I am sure all of you have received notice about The Forest Service proposing to develop a gravel pit, known as the Eureka site, located on the west side of FR394, between Pigeon Lake Road and Mountain Lake west of Drummond. The initial site development would be 3 acres, eventually progressing up to 15 acres over the gravel pit life span.
THE CONCERNS TO YOU ARE:
1) Noise, Dust, Visual and Truck traffic from gravel pit operations. Especially to cabins on the north side of the lake.
2) Removal of trees.
3) Storm Water Runoff: Excavation of gravel materials exposes soils to erosion and transport of sediment. Sediment produced from gravel pit areas can leave the pit area and potentially enter water bodies, lakes and wetlands.
4) Ground Water impacts from gravel pit excavation. Both Mountain Lake and Pigeon Lake can be affected.
5) Gravel pit developments promote and spread Non-native invasive species. Excavation will remove the surface cover and soil making the disturbed area more receptive to the growth of non-native invasive species.
6) Future land use can be an ugly sight: Depleted gravel pits that are not properly reclaimed can become unsightly and attract potential detrimental social use.
WHAT YOU CAN DO?
If it concerns you and you are not in favor of this development near your beloved home and your favorite playground then please write and express your comments to Dan Eklund, Acting Washburn District Ranger. 113 E. Bayfield St, P.O. Box 578, Washburn, WI 54891. Tel: 715-373-2667.
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