[Tweeters] Enumclaw airport update

[Robert O'Brien]

Being from Portland, I have no direct involvement.  But a major issue
(which I don't believe has been mentioned) is the airspace around the
airport.  Airplane/Bird collisions are a major issue.  Especially
waterfowl, especially geese.  I don't know the extent that this area is
near flying waterfowl.  But they have to be kept away from flight paths
landing and taking off.  This might be a safety issue.
Bob OBrien  Portland


On Fri, Aug 12, 2022 at 8:11 AM johanna striar <jlstri at gmail.com> wrote:


> I live in Port Angeles and the growlers really growl.  I recommend those

> who are more in the know get organized and send us links so we can voice

> our concerns.

>

> thank

> Johanna Striar

> regular El Wha visitor

>

> On Fri, Aug 12, 2022 at 6:48 AM Beverly Choltco-Devlin <

> bcholtcodevlin at gmail.com> wrote:

>

>> Thank you for this information, Vicki.

>>

>> I am appalled at the notion of having a possibly international airport so

>> close to Mt. Rainier, several state parks and the beautiful farmlands in

>> this area.

>>

>> Wildlife is already being displaced due to the rampant clear-cutting of

>> forests to put thousands of homes in place with zero regard for the impact

>> of the natural areas, not to mention the farmland.

>>

>> The noise alone would be disruptive to the many species here and the

>> birds especially who migrate using the many wetlands including Veazie marsh

>> and other nearby birding locations. What will be the impact on the Green

>> and White rivers? They've already added an international airport in

>> Everett. I can't believe they need another one. Additionally there is no

>> road infrastructure to support this.

>>

>> I am planning to write to my legislators and the commission today.

>>

>> We must stop this and it is very concerning that, in this proposal, the

>> Enumclaw plateau ranks highest.

>>

>> Here are some links I found so people can become informed.

>>

>>

>> https://tvw.org/video/commercial-aviation-coordinating-commission-2022061166/?eventID=2022061166

>> https://www.cityofenumclaw.net/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=533

>>

>> And from this article:

>> https://darik.news/washington/a-major-enumclaw-airport-is-being-proposed-we-must-protest/681234.html

>>

>> "The Enumclaw City Attorney is tasked with researching the matter and

>> reporting back to the council when further information is received. The

>> CACC is seeking comments from local citizens who may be potentially

>> affected by its decision. Virtual public meetings will be held by the CACC

>> from August 23 to August 31. More information and links will be announced.

>> If you would like to contact CACC about this issue, visit Christina Cree,

>> Communications 360-810-0902 or write CACC at wsdot.wa.gov

>> <https://www.courierherald.com/opinion/a-major-enumclaw-airport-is-being-proposed-we-must-resist/mailto:CACC@wsdot.wa.gov>

>>  "

>>

>> We must act to preserve the remaining green spaces in southern King County

>>

>> Beverly

>>

>>

>> On Fri, Aug 12, 2022 at 6:21 AM Vicki <vickibiltz at gmail.com> wrote:

>>

>>> Hi, so, I attended the meeting, which was chaos, and the speaker

>>> discussed too many things on his agenda, which ticked me off.

>>> But, the 6 mile area touches near the  west side of Lake Tapps, takes

>>> over part of the Green River, and touches the north east part of Enumclaw.

>>> Although Veazie Marsh is not directly within the perimeter that was mapped

>>> out, it would be terribly affected by this.

>>>   This airport is for CARGO, and the statement was, they are practically

>>> giving the land away. It also butts up against Muckleshoots Amphitheater.

>>> Makes me wonder whose land they plan on including here.

>>>   This is a flat area, for the most part and great winter birding is

>>> scattered everywhere.   And it is mostly pasture and farmland they will be

>>> of course whittling away at more precious open space that needs protection.

>>>   Please contact the powers that be in your area and help fight this.

>>> There is room at Paine Field, according to what was shared.

>>>   Unfortunately very little  information of substance was actually

>>> shared at this meeting, which was outside with little ability to hear the

>>> majority of the conversation.

>>>   Vicki Biltz

>>> Buckley, WA 98321

>>> --

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>> vickibiltz at gmail.com

>>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/saw-whets_new/

>>>

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