Gateway Pacific Terminal Project 100 Youth Voices Overview

Gateway Pacific Terminal Project100 Youth Voices

Overview

David Roberts

Kulshan Environmental Services

Shoreline development at Point Whitehorn

Bolder beach found near Gulf Road

Sand beach found near BP pier

Other potential environmental and community concerns

On-site and Off-site Challenges

• Air pollution• Water pollution• Habitat loss• Noise and light• Traffic interruption• Change in property values• Need for additional

community services

Deep waterClose to shore

Ship at BP Cherry Point Pier

Oil Tanker

Capesized CargoShip

Who are the Players?

• SSA Marine• Burlington Northern Santa

Fe Railroad• Investors• Labor• Business & Industry• Environmental Community• Concerned Citizens &

Neighbors

• Federal Government (COE, Coast Guard, EPA)

• State of Washington (Governor, Fish and Wildlife, Ecology, Natural Resources)

• Local Government (Whatcom County, NW Air Pollution, Cities)

• Lummi and Nooksack Tribes

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