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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
Williams says the partnership is governed by an official agreement: the Chewacla Creek Safe Harbor Agreement (SHA).
Established in 2003, SHA helps ensure the creek, as well as neighboring Lake Ogletree, are maintained and that local
habitat and wildlife are protected.
Though Auburn officials have recently drilled wells on nearby grounds to help fortify the city’s water supply, the
partnership between the quarry and municipality will continue, Williams says, noting that Auburn Quarry will continue to
provide water when it is needed and continue to build stronger relations with the community.
These efforts include regular quarry tours for city officials and local students, and engagement with the public during local
educational events.
“The general outcome of these events is that we get to teach about mining and its importance,” Williams says. “It’s an
opportunity to talk about the company, what we do in the community and how we manage natural resources like
water.”
Chewacla Creek: When called upon, the team at Auburn Quarry is ready to pump water into the downstream Chewacla Creek, which
flows into the city’s main water supply.
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