EVERSON, Wash. — Environmental agencies are working to manage an on-going environmental problem in a local creek.
The Washington Department of Ecology and Whatcom County are teaming up to establish flood control and sediment management on Swift Creek, located east of Everson.
Ecology says a slow-moving landslide on Sumas Mountain has resulted in the deposition of a large amount of sediment containing naturally occurring asbestos, which can become airborne when dried and pose health risks.
The agencies came up with a plan to address these issues and it’s now up for review.
Public comments are accepted until November 5.