WHY SHOULD YOU BE CONCERNED ABOUT THE GRAVEL AND ROCK MINING OVERLAY FOR CLARK COUNTY?

There are places where mining can be done with manageable impacts, but everyone will be affected negatively if this Mining Overlay is not done properly to avoid “high risk” areas and to protect other long-term values.

HOW CAN YOU BE AFFECTED AS:

Individuals:

  • Property rights
  • Property values
  • Future Land Use Options
  • Water wells
  • Air Pollution
  • Recreation Sites and Uses
  • Noise Pollution
  • Road Safety
  • Noise Pollution and Irrational Operating Hours
  • Road Development and Maintnance Costs

Groups and Associations:

  • Horse Riding Trails and Access
  • Hiking Trails and Access
  • General Recreation Access
  • Conservation Groups
  • Recreation Investments
  • Fisheries Recreation and Habitat Groups
  • Quality of General Recreation and Parks Near Streams
  • Business Community Ability to Attract Highly Skilled Workforce
  • Kayakers and Recreation Boating

Basic Values:

  • Basic Water Quality (Temperature, Bacterial, and Sedimentation)
  • Water Quantity (Streams and Wells)
  • Ground Water Quality
  • Air Quality
  • Threatened and Endangered Species
  • Quality of All Forms of Recreation
  • Scenic Quality

Commissioner’s Office (360) 397-2232

See Board of Clark County Commissioners here.