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Show This is a recurring issue in Farmington Bay. Freshening would need to continue and this has not been a serious problem to date. However DWQ agrees with DNR that a large freshwater embayment would not be recommended for these and other reasons. The preferred alternative should include more specific measurements and standards for chemical, nutrient and sediment loading in the rivers which enter this terminal basin. The planning team recognizes the importance of all of the sub- drainage basins contributing to the lake in regard to water quality protection of the lake. We gathered water quality information about each of the sub- basins to gain some background understanding. However this planning effort is focusing below meander line and this issue is beyond the scope of this project. It may be dealt with in the future through coordination with state, local and other interest parties. The description oflMC's discharge permit is unclear, old and needs to be revised. This discharge permit was under revision when the planning team released the SCCT document. Corrections are in progress. 4.0 AIR QUALITY 4.1 Protect public trust resources The preferred alternative was well supported by the majority of the respondents. The public also suggested that DNR should actively coordinate and help evaluate air pollution impacts on aquatic organisms and the rest of the ecosystem. There was also concern regarding potential industry air and water contamination and the effect that this has on the ecosystem, particularly for aquatic wildlife. We need to institute significant oversight and regulation of all industrial sources of pollution that could be impacting the lake ( like Magcorp). Improved coordination with DAQ is wise and we support the preferred alternative. Data collection could be improved through coordination with other agencies and stakeholders to prevent duplication and optimize resources. Magcorp is a probable major source ofdioxin, furans and other endocrine disruptors ( the equivalent of an uncontrolled producer of a stew of pesticides, herbicides, PCBs, PAHs and other organochlorine compounds). Contamination is released through air, water and solid materials. None of these contaminants are understood or even well investigated. More detail is needed in the draft plan to evaluate these alternatives. Have there been any studies conducted on the impacts of emissions on GSL other than those recently at Magcorp? DNR should determine whether the implications of these emissions should be studied. DNR should coordinate with DEQ to evaluate whether this operation is impacting this ecosystem and determine whether any mitigative actions are necessary. 299 |