New Bridge Over Columbia: Whales, Brace for Construction Noise
Published Date: 3/13/2025
Notice
Summary
The Interstate Bridge Replacement Project on I-5 between Portland and Vancouver wants permission to accidentally affect a few marine mammals during construction over the next five years. The government is reviewing this request and asking the public to share their thoughts. This process helps protect marine life while making way for a safer, better bridge.
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Five‑Year Permit Request for I‑5 Bridge Work
The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program asked NOAA Fisheries (NMFS) for permission to incidentally take “small numbers” of marine mammals during construction on I‑5 between Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington. The requested authorization would cover a five‑year period from the date the permit is issued, and NMFS is developing regulations and accepting public comments on the application.
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