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Thursday, September 18, 2003
Tulalips say Boeing pier would harm fishery
EVERETT -- Tulalip tribal officials have told state officials that a pier for The Boeing Co. would "undeniably and substantially harm" their traditional fishing area.
In a letter, the Tulalips opposed changes to the city's shoreline master plan that would allow construction of the pier.
The project is considered an essential part of efforts to persuade Boeing to build its assembly plant for the proposed 7E7 jetliner in Everett.
"Structures in the area will shade sensitive aquatic life and interfere with free access to fishing areas and free vessel access," the tribes said in a letter to the state Ecology Department last week. "Even the best mitigation and restoration efforts could not remove this harm."
Boeing spokeswoman Mary Hanson said she couldn't comment specifically on how the issue might affect the company's decision.
Gov. Gary Locke has said Everett and Moses Lake remain on the short list of those being considered. Up to 20 other states also have bid for the plant.
The new pier would improve transportation for airplane sections to Boeing's widebody jet factory near Paine Field.
The Legislature has agreed to pay for the pier, provided Boeing builds the new airplane in Washington.
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