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Local rancher urges Humboldt County to halt Bridgeville Quarry operations over alleged permit violations
Summary
Lori Barnwell of Chalk Mountain Ranch told the commission that Mercer Frasier’s operations at the Bridgeville Quarry lack required permits, cited a state Water Board violation and asked the county to issue a stop‑work notice pending a full review of permits and reclamation plans.
During the non‑agenda public comment period, Lori Barnwell of Chalk Mountain Ranch asked the commission to suspend surface‑mining work at the Bridgeville Quarry and to order a stop‑work notice for Mercer Frasier until county and state permits, reclamation plans and compliance can be demonstrated.
Barnwell said Chalk Mountain Ranch and others met with Planning Director Ford and county staff on February 3 to express concerns about continued operations…
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