Hanson Quarry Update

Committee for Green Foothills continues to monitor the environmental problems at Hanson Quarry in Cupertino (for background, see the Summer issue of Green Footnotes).

The scarring that Hanson creates by depositing waste rock on the most visible section of their property continues to worsen. Hanson tells us that they are considering CGF's suggestion to speed up the process of eliminating the visible scar through revegetation. We will continue to push for the end of the scarring, and completion of revegetation, as soon as possible.

Meanwhile, we are concerned that Hanson may be planning to add more waste rock, doubling the height of visible scars above the quarry. In addition, we have received complaints from nearby residents about increased night-time noise and lighting from after-hours operation. We will be investigating these problems as well.

If you are a neighbor of the Hanson Quarry or are concerned about their operations, please contact CGF's Legislative Advocate Brian Schmidt with observations or questions: (650) 968-7243 or Brian@GreenFoothills.org.