Vancouver, Wa. shortline accused of environmental damage
As of last week, Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad faces more accusations that it has caused ecological damage and harmed the environment with its railroad expansion project in the Chelatchie area.
After visiting the site Nov. 16, staff with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) issued PVJR a notice of violation last week, claiming the railroad violated the Clean Water Act in its construction.
PVJR began its construction project to expand Chelatchie Yard earlier this year.
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