Mr. John Taylor
Director, DLS
King County
RE: lllegally Placed Fill on SE Auburn – Black Diamond Road
Dear Mr. Taylor:
On behalf of the Soos Creek Area Response (SCAR) Board of Directors, I wish to convey our deep concern and cause for immediate action to stop the illegal dumping that is going on along Auburn-Black Diamond Road. More specifically, parcel number: 1121059067 and the King County/Road right of way that is included/affected by this dumping activity.
I believe there has already been enforcement activity regarding this illegal dumping, but very recently there appears to be evidence the dumping is still happening by this land owner. This particular area contains a slope that is extremely steep and threatens Covington Creek and its confluence with Soos Creek (which contains Chinook and Steelhead salmon, {both listed as “Threatened” under the Endangered Species Act), right below the dump site. ln addition, John, we would also note that the disturbed slopes need to be stabilized to minimize the threat to Covington Creek from the illegal fill and cut, as well as the disposal of the materials illegally dumped.
We are asking for your immediate attention and assistance/guidance on how this can be stopped immediately and/or a status of county enforcement efforts that may have been started against the parcel land owner.
Very Truly Yours,
Jeff Guddat
President, Soos Creek Area Response