In addition to the impacts to hydrology described earlier by others, I would be concerned about sediment inputs. I have seen large-scale construction sites in MA where dust blows into pools and coats both their surfaces and their bottoms with the accumulated sediment. This would not be a really big deal for a temporary activity like home construction, but pool function and hydrology would be compromised over time if dust input occurs continuously (as I might expect from a rock-processing facility).
Jake Kubel
--- In vernalpool@yahoogroups.com, "Aly" <mverity@...> wrote:
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> I am looking for some documented information on the effects that open pit mining has on vernal pools. There has recently been an application submitted in my town of Waterford, Ct. This project will be about 100 feet from 2 vernal pools, wetlands and a native trout brook. The plan is to blast a 7 acre site to a depth of 50 -60 feet and then have a permanent rock processing facility located there. There is a group of residents who are fighting this proposal, which is currently in review by the Conservation Commission. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
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