Residents of Washington County can now access and review the Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the proposed Holcim Larson Quarry project. The worksheet details the potential environmental impacts of the quarry that is slated for development in the undeveloped areas of the county. In adherence to Chapter 7 of the Development Code, the county serves as the Responsible Government Unit for the oversight of EAWs for mines.
Interested parties have from December 3 to January 17 to submit their comments regarding the quarry project. In the midst of the assembly, the county will host a public meeting to further discussions and public input on Thursday, January 9, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Grey Cloud Island Township Hall, but no formal presentation is scheduled.
The county encourages community members to send their comments in writing either via email to [email protected] or by traditional mail to the Washington County Public Works North Shop. For those preferring a physical copy, the EAW documents are made available for review at the Park Grove Library, indicating the county's effort to make information accessible to all residents.
Questions regarding the project or the review process can be directed to the Washington County Public Works department. With a simple call to 651-430-4300 or an email to the aforementioned address, county officials stand ready to clarify concerns and provide more detailed information. The Holcim Larson Quarry EAW is accessible online for review on the county's website, ensuring that community discourse may be fueled by informed opinions and not assumptions.
