Bellingham Comments from Digital Recorder - EISs for the Proposed ...

GATEWAY PACIFIC TERMINAL EIS SCOPING HEARING VOL. I
COURT REPORTER: GWEN BRASS PROCEEDING DATE: October 27, 2012
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Terminal isn't realized at Cherry Point. It will be somewhere
else, so why not be the ones to profit from it. Because, I
say, because we citizens of Whatcom County need not, will not
be the ones responsible for exporting our nation's future. We
are the ones fighting to safe it.
Bellingham has been
recognized frequently and consistently as one of the best
places in the whole of the U.S. to live, work, and play. As a
proud and patriotic Bellinghamster, I ask that the EIS consider
the impact on Bellingham's unique and exemplary character.
Thank you. Solidarity forever. The union makes us
strong.
MR. STURTEVANT: 45, 46 and 47.
THE SPEAKER: I'm Dan Coombs. I'm a 20-year resident
of Bellingham. I'm here today to represent the Fourth Corner
Fly Fisher organization. This year marks our 50th year
anniversary of activity in Bellingham.
Our group has been recognized by the community for its
efforts toward education and conservation of local aquatic
species and water resources. I realize that this is a scoping
meeting, that we have the following concerns that relate to the
proposed SSA terminal at Cherry Point.
Presently at
Cherry Point there's a 3,000 acre aquatic reserve that is
critical to maintaining the health of the marine food chain
there. The Cherry Point herring, surf smelt, and sand lance
are fundamental units on which many higher marine animals such