PCAD - Glacier Northwest, Maury Island Mine and Dock #2, Maury Island, WA

Structure Type: built works - industrial buildings - factories; built works - infrastructure

Maury Island, WA

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Environmental concerns blocked the start of a new mine and dock by the Glacier Northwest aggregate and cement manufacturing company for ten years. In 2008, six environmental permits from various local, state and federal agencies were finally obtained, allowing the initiation of the project.

PCAD id: 12346

Publications

Leatham, Mark, "Much-needed, well-vetted minig project can finally proceed", Seattle Times, B11, 07/09/2008. Leatham, Mark, "Barge sand and gravel: protect the environment, aid transportation", Seattle Times, B9, 02/12/2008.