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Cedar Grove has invested in state of the art odor control technology, hired independent odor trackers, contracted with an internationally respected odor monitoring company and made important changes in operations in our efforts to manage odors responsibly. We believe we have been largely successful but we don't expect the public to take our word for it. That is why we contributed $200,000 and pledged complete cooperation for an independent, scientific study of odors in the Marysville area to be conducted by the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency.

Cedar Grove agrees with Mike Davis on one important point: It is time to get to work on existing odors in the community. With the information from an independent study, a comprehensive approach to reducing odors will be possible.

We encourage Mike Davis, the City of Marysville and the Tulalip Tribes to agree to support the immediate implementation of the contract for scientific odor monitoring approved by the Clean Agency Board in January. This is the overall "responsible" next step. It is the right thing for our valued neighbors, the future of organic recycling, jobs in Snohomish County and growing a green economy.

Susan Thoman
Cedar Grove Composting
Everett

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