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Spokeswoman distances BIA from EIS contractor
The truth is as we thought:
The contractor working on the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for theproposed
We already knew the casino
developers were paying the contractor, Analytical Environmental Services (AES)
of
This directly contradicts the
story
As we mentioned in our memo last week, AES lists 45 tribal clients on its Web site and certainly doesn’t get these contracts by producing reports that do not support the tribes’ goals. This new information further explains why the preliminary version of the Final EIS, released last week to cooperating agencies,* dismisses the concerns of local governments and citizens—despite the time, money and effort spent.
(The cooperating agencies* will provide feedback to BIA before the FEIS is released to the public.)
What you can do
Let your local elected officials know that you are concerned and want local concerns to be recognized in the EIS. Ask them to tell BIA that these findings overlook the real impacts a casino-resort would have on our communities.
Write a Letter to the Editor of The Columbian.
For suggested talking points, see the bottom of our earlier memo and/or read the FEIS Executive Summary and last week’s stories in The Columbian: "Casino concerns soundly rejected", "Report weighs in on competition, relocation, addiction", “La Center reacts to Cowlitz report”.
CARS would like to hear what you have to say. Please copy us on your letters: information@NotHerePlease.org
*The cooperating agencies
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