Tuesday, May 1st:
Redland CPO Meeting, Redland Grange, 7pm

It is time to PROTECT REDLAND!

We ask that everyone attend to voice your concerns about the proposed composting facility on Redland Road!

Our goal is to be able to say to DEQ that X number of people are asking about water quality, X number of people are asking about noise, X number of people are asking about traffic,
X number of people are asking about odor... and anything else that concerns you.

WE NEED THESE NUMBERS TO BE IN THE HUNDREDS.
Please tell your family, friends, relatives and neighbors to support us and submit questions/concerns about composting operations ASAP via the CONTACT US page
on this site or on facebook at  http://www.facebook.com/groups/136324269828813/159894734138433/

We are actively following this process and will continue to keep you informed.

4/25/12 MORE INFO ADDED!

Click here to view case documents

4/23/12 We have just learned that the county is waiting for direction from the state on interpretation regarding the OAR (Oregon Administrative Rules) on composting on high-value farmland. Legislative interpretation will allow the county to determine if the application is within the criteria as stated.

The county believes that OAR 660033-130(29)(a) DLCD (Dept. of Land Conservation and Development) implies that farmers can compost ONLY what is grown on site. Only then can they resell locally what they cannot use or reapply on site (we believe the law does not allow them to bring in material from the outside).

If, after further review, the county decides to deem the application compliant and complete, then mail notices will be sent out. At that time, we will respond. Please note that the case will be decided on the letter of the law and not public opinion. Legal representation will be necessary and our only option if we have to go befpre the Hearings officer/board or LUBA (Land Use Board of Appeals).

If you have already sent an e-mail or letter to Gary Hewitt regarding this matter, don't worry.
It will be placed in a holding file. If you have not set a letter as yet, please hold off for now.

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The message above is the latest information pertaining to the following issue... please note that no letters should be submitted at this time! We will keep you updated.

4/2/12 Proposed Composting Facility!

The same people who tried to install a biomass facility in our backyard are at it again. Their new tactic is to apply for a seemingly routine land use request for the "Stroupe Family Farm" which in reality could be a vital first step towards realizing their original goals.

There will be NO public hearing on the matter. This is a county staff decision. That's why we need to write or e-mail the county to deny the request. To become part of the record, the county MUST RECEIVE your letter or e-mail by Friday, March 30 -- THAT'S NEXT WEEK!

We have all the same concerns as last time (fire, water supply contamination, traffic, air pollution, noise), but it is very important that we do NOT mention biomass. If you refer to biomass in your letter, it will be discarded as not relevant to the compost application. We need as many letters and e-mails as possible to become part of the public record.

Please send your letter today! We need to send a strong message to the county and the Stroupes that we remain committed to protecting the health and livability of our community.

Click here for a sample e-mail/ letter you may use...

Click here for more information about this proposal...

You can help maintain the livability of your community.

If you haven't already established a "buddy" system with your neighbors, do it today! Say hello... exchange phone numbers...
when you go away for an extended amount of time, let at least one
of them know when you will be gone and when you will return, and
if anyone is expected to be at your home while you are away.
Look out for each other... it's the neighborly thing to do!

This website was initially established in October 2010 to provide Redland area residents with information about a Composting and BioMass Energy Facility being proposed in their area. The proposal was withdrawn on November 15, 2010, but we are keeping our eyes and ears open in case the subject resurfaces and will report details
as they become public.