<div dir="ltr">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.<div>Bob OBrien Portland</div><div><br></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Fri, Aug 12, 2022 at 8:11 AM johanna striar <<a href="mailto:jlstri@gmail.com">jlstri@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr">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.<div><br></div><div>thank</div><div>Johanna Striar</div><div>regular El Wha visitor</div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Fri, Aug 12, 2022 at 6:48 AM Beverly Choltco-Devlin <<a href="mailto:bcholtcodevlin@gmail.com" target="_blank">bcholtcodevlin@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr">Thank you for this information, Vicki. <div> </div><div>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. </div><div><br></div><div>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. </div><div><br></div><div>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. </div><div><br></div><div>I am planning to write to my legislators and the commission today. </div><div><br></div><div>We must stop this and it is very concerning that, in this proposal, the Enumclaw plateau ranks highest. </div><div><br></div><div>Here are some links I found so people can become informed. </div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://tvw.org/video/commercial-aviation-coordinating-commission-2022061166/?eventID=2022061166" target="_blank">https://tvw.org/video/commercial-aviation-coordinating-commission-2022061166/?eventID=2022061166</a><br></div><div><a href="https://www.cityofenumclaw.net/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=533" target="_blank">https://www.cityofenumclaw.net/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=533</a></div><div><br></div><div>And from this article: <a href="https://darik.news/washington/a-major-enumclaw-airport-is-being-proposed-we-must-protest/681234.html" target="_blank">https://darik.news/washington/a-major-enumclaw-airport-is-being-proposed-we-must-protest/681234.html</a></div><div><br></div><div><span style="color:rgb(44,47,52);font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,Oxygen,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,"Helvetica Neue","Open Sans",Arial,sans-serif;text-align:justify">"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 </span><span title="Call 360-810-0902 via 3CX" style="padding:0px;margin:0px;list-style:none;border:0px;outline:none;box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(44,47,52);font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,Oxygen,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,"Helvetica Neue","Open Sans",Arial,sans-serif;text-align:justify">360-810-0902</span><span style="color:rgb(44,47,52);font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,Oxygen,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,"Helvetica Neue","Open Sans",Arial,sans-serif;text-align:justify"> or write </span><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.courierherald.com/opinion/a-major-enumclaw-airport-is-being-proposed-we-must-resist/mailto:CACC@wsdot.wa.gov" style="padding:0px;margin:0px;list-style:none;border:0px;outline:none;box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(255,8,0);text-decoration-line:none;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,Oxygen,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,"Helvetica Neue","Open Sans",Arial,sans-serif;text-align:justify" target="_blank">CACC@wsdot.wa.gov</a> "<br></div><div><br></div><div>We must act to preserve the remaining green spaces in southern King County</div><div><br></div><div>Beverly </div><div><br></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Fri, Aug 12, 2022 at 6:21 AM Vicki <<a href="mailto:vickibiltz@gmail.com" target="_blank">vickibiltz@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">Hi, so, I attended the meeting, which was chaos, and the speaker discussed too many things on his agenda, which ticked me off. <div dir="auto">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. </div><div dir="auto"> 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. </div><div dir="auto"> 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.</div><div dir="auto"> Please contact the powers that be in your area and help fight this. There is room at Paine Field, according to what was shared. </div><div dir="auto"> 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. </div><div dir="auto"> Vicki Biltz</div><div dir="auto">Buckley, WA 98321 </div>-- <br><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><br><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><a href="mailto:vickibiltz@gmail.com" target="_blank">vickibiltz@gmail.com</a></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/saw-whets_new/" target="_blank">http://www.flickr.com/photos/saw-whets_new/</a><br></div><div><br></div></div></div>
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