Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Georgia Pacific: Campaign Update
The campaign for a stronger wastewater permit for the Georgia Pacific Pulp and Paper Mill in Toledo continues (outfall is off Nye Beach). On Aug 1st, the Newport Chapter voted to file a Petition of Reconsideration with DEQ to present formal legal and scientific arguments for the agency to reconsider the terms of the July 14 issued permit. This represents the last administrative option for Surfrider to advocate for improved monitoring and additional pollution prevention technology implementation. Thank you to the nearly dozen members of Surfrider's Oregon Environmental Issues Team (scientists, attorneys, permit afficianados, etc) who are volunteering their personal time to help pull this document together under a 60 day deadline. Also, major thanks to CRAG and NEDC for providing pro bono support to make this happen. You all ROCK!!
