1) This is a small aggregate mining operation. They are looking at expanding their pit from about 50 acres to about 80 acres (a 32 acre expansion). 2) There will be a public meeting on Monday, Nov. 24 (next Monday) to decide if they need a EAW (Environmental Assessment Worksheet). From what I am hearing this hearing is expected to decide that there are no environmental issues that would necessitate an EAW.
Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN [email protected] On Thu, Nov 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM Paul Worwa <[email protected]> wrote: > I'm assuming they will have to file an environmental impact statement > before expanding their operations? Hopefully the DNR will make sure the > wetlands are protected > > Paul Worwa, PE > Project Manager > > > > 7875 Fuller Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 > Office Main: 952-934-3999 > Cell Phone: 612-490-2639 > [email protected] > https://allanmechanical.com/ > > -----Original Message----- > From: Minnesota Birds <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Steve Weston > Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 11:16 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [mou-net] Threat to 180th Street > > The owners of the aggregate quarry on the hill above the 180th street > marsh have purchased the two properties to the north and are seeking a > permit to expand the rock quarry. At this point I have heard nothing to > indicate that the Vermillion town supervisors think that a mining operation > is in any way not compatible with a sensitive wetland habitat even if it is > a waystation for rare migrants or endangered and threatened breeding birds > and turtles. > > Good birds: I have a report of a Ross's Goose flying over Cedar Avenue > near Farmington High School. I don't know if the observer was able to > report this bird on eBird. > > Steve Weston > On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN > [email protected] > > ---- > General information and guidelines for posting: > https://moumn.org/listservice.html > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > ---- General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
