Page 2 93-53-01SA January 11, 1995 If you have any questions or need further clarification, please feel free to contact Greg Mladenka at 538-7375. Sincerely, Robert L. Morgan, P.E. RLM/gcm pc: Brooks Carter - Corps of Engineers Bob Marley - EPA Bob Freeman - U. S. Fish & Wildlife Jim Dykman - State History Carolyn Wright - State Planning Jim Riley-Regional Engineer John Fairchild - Regional Wildlife Habitat Manager Wayne C. Anderson - Adjacent Property Owne? SUBJECT: Actions Requested Due to Inappropriate Dredging of Benjamin Slough - Stream Channel Alteration No. 93-53-01SA In a letter dated Dec. 21, 1993, I wrote a letter requesting denial of Stream Channel Alteration Permit No. 93-53-01SA, Benjamin Slough. On Jan. 25, 1994 I requested reconsideration of the permit. I was informed on Jan. 28, 1994 that the request for reconsideration was denied and on Jan. 11, 1995 | was informed that the permit had been extended to March 1, 1995, was dismayed that the dredging was permitted and extended. But now the dismay has tumed to anger. The dredging recently occurred. But worse, I have been informed that it happened without the proper oversight and with the the fill material being placed into the wetlands. Let me ask-How could this happen? There has been substantial attention paid to this potential dredging. I do not believe that anyone could simply say the inappropriate dredging was due to benign neglect. This seems to be a gool beyond simple innocence. To me, this feels like willful negligence. Perhaps, I overstate the case. Certainly, I don't know all of the facts. Bui this inciderit is very disheartening to me. four things: 1. Utah County be made to repair any damages to the wetlands and 4. That you provide a letter to me by April 1, 1995 to inform me of your I would be happy to talk to you further and work with the apropriate parties in order to bring some resolution to this problem. Sincerely, Wayne Martin Wayna Martinson Utah Wetlands Coordinator Brooks Carter, Army Corps of Engineers John Fairchild, Regional Wildlife Habitat Manager Bob Freeman U.S. Fish & Wildlife Drasus Maciunas, Army Crops of Engineers Bob Marley, EPA Region 8 Greg Miadenka, Division of Water Rights Clyde taylor białGodinty"? |