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Laurie Mattson <lmattsonT2@yahoo. com>
Wednesday, December 03,2014 10:20 AM
David W. Johnson
Opposition Comments: Pleasant Harbor Marina and Resort - Draft Environmental StatementSubject:
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the draft environmental statement for the proposed development,
Pleasant Harbor Marina and Resort. I have owned a home and resided in Brinnon for over 24 years. I moved here for
the peace of the surrounding wilderness and Hood Canalarea and am opposed to the expansion of Pleasant Harbor
Marina and Resort.
I am very worried about further contamination of Hood Canal, which is already negatively impacted by pollution caused
frominsufficientsepticandsewersystems,andrun-offfrompesticidesandherbicides. LowoxygenlevelsinHoodCanal
are already a serious impact to this valuable body of water. lf the proposed development comes to pass, it would have a
disastrous effect on water quality and marine life. Further, it would take water from the acquifer at an amount that may
exceed capacity and will do so in the long term. We must think of the long term negative effects of this development,
and not allow greed to harm this pristine area -- an area that is already being adversely effected by current operations.
Would I let my family fish or swim in Pleasant Harbor at this time? Definitely not. And the situation will get much worse
if the development goes forward.
The road system in this area is quite heavily traveled, especially during the summer months during heavy tourist season.
Additional vehicles traveling to and from this proposed resort would put a strain on Highway 101 that is already
inadequate and often dangerous with curves and long stretches where passing slower vehicles is not a safe option. Too
many accidents and lives have been lost already. lt would be a serious mistake to add to this existing problem without a
plan for an enhanced and safer highway.
There are those who believe that a development at Pleasant Harbor would provide jobs for people who live in the area.
I believe that jobs for local residents from the proposed development would most likely be those with minimum wages,
not enough to provide for a family. Unless there is a mentorship program where local people are hired and trained to
move up a specific career track, a minimum wage job is unlikely to raise the standard of living for people who live in this
area.
Again, thank you for allowing my concerns to be documented on your list of people opposed to development of Pleasant
Harbor Marina and Resort.
Laurie Mattson
1811 Dosewallips Road
Brinnon, WA 98320
360 796-441.6
lmattsonT2@yahoo.com
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