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Residents urge Auburn to protect Bowman Creek plateau as EIS process continues
Summary
Multiple residents told the council the Mount Rainier Vista / Bowman Creek EIS could affect a large, ecologically important plateau and urged separate, cautious evaluation of the East of Kersey Plateau. Speakers cited wildlife, historical irrigation features and concerns that the comprehensive‑plan language may have been misleading for some properties.
Several Auburn residents used the Nov. 17 public‑comment period to press the City Council to treat the Bowman Creek Plateau and Mount Rainier Vista area with extra caution during the ongoing environmental‑impact statement (EIS) and subarea planning.
Jason Sutherland said he attended a recent EIS readout and commended the effort while urging broader community engagement for projects he described as large and…
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