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Paradise Valley gravel-pit idea draws strong opposition; commission tables action for more public process
Summary
Residents, environmental groups and local experts urged commissioners to reject or slow a proposed gravel pit on state land in Paradise Valley citing traffic, wildlife, dust and groundwater risks; commissioners closed public comment and indicated the item is tabled pending more DNRC/DEQ information and additional public meetings.
A proposal surfaced that Yellowstone Park is seeking a local gravel source for upcoming road work, and the Park County Commission opened an extended public-comment period on Feb. 10 after a commissioner said the idea had come through the governor’s office.
Commissioner Brian (identified by the chair) described potential county benefits from a nearer gravel source and asked for more DNRC detail, but residents, conservation groups and technical experts urged a cautious process and in many cases voiced firm opposition.
Sherry Kepner told the commission she feared large-truck traffic at the Trail Creek/Highway 89 South intersection and urged engineering that could include a traffic signal; “The thought of the large trucks entering onto the highway frightens me,” she said. Several speakers raised similar safety worries for…
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