A group of environmental activists delivered a petition with about 1,200 signatures opposing the Utah Inland Port Authority's proposal to approve the Golden Spike Inland Port Project Area, a future satellite port near the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.
We can balance our environmental interests and our economic interests if we're thoughtful and we're consistent and we have people who are absolutely watching out for this.Hart, who assumed his role after the time frame of the audits and led a shakeup of the port system, is confident in the port's future and he's aware of the environmental concerns, saying the port authority will look into ways to mitigate impacts — if and when it approves the project.
"Look, if the port's not involved, this is just going to develop out," he said, noting that the area is already zoned for industrial use. "But because the port is involved, it really allows for really a much more conducive development." The Utah Inland Port Authority board of directors is set to vote to formally approve the project during a meeting at Utah State University's Brigham City campus auditorium on Aug. 22. Its members are also scheduled to hold a presentation, press conference and panel discussion following the 2 p.m. meeting.
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