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Witness says Island Lake and Barker Creek are largely disconnected from regional aquifer; opponents press for more data
Summary
At the Meadowview hearing, consultant Mr. Kindred testified that historical well records indicate groundwater elevations are lower than Island Lake and Barker Creek near the site, suggesting limited aquifer discharge to the creek within two miles of the lake; appellants questioned reliance on 1989–1990 data and urged more monitoring.
A Kitsap County hearing on Feb. 10 addressing the Meadowview preliminary plat included extended cross-examination of consultant witness Mr. Kindred on groundwater flow beneath the site and the connection between the Island Lake Aquifer, Island Lake and Barker Creek.
Kindred testified that an evaluation of groundwater elevations — chiefly data from a Robinson Noble 1989–1990 study — indicates groundwater contours in the area trend generally west to southwest and that the observed elevations near the site are substantially below the surface-water elevations at Island Lake and the upstream reach of Barker Creek. He concluded Island Lake and the headwaters of Barker Creek are not receiving direct discharge from the…
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