Planning and Development Services

New Skagit County Jail Project Historic Project Information

Locations

Both site alternatives are within the corporate limits of Mount Vernon, Washington. The 7.8 acre Alf Christianson Seed Site (T34N R4E Section 20) is located south of Kincaid Street between South 4th Street and Interstate 5. The 10.4 acre Truck City/Suzanne Lane Site (T34N R4E Section 32) is located east of Old Highway 99 South Road, between Suzanne Lane and McFarland Lane.

Site Comparisons

Final Environmental Impact Statement

This Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) provides information about the environmental impacts that could be associated with construction and operation of a new Skagit County (County) Jail facility in Mount Vernon, Washington. An EIS describes the existing environment that could be affected by a proposed action, analyzes probable adverse environmental impacts, and discusses reasonable mitigation measures for adverse impacts.

Skagit County Jail Notice of Availablity of FEIS

Final Environmental Impact Statement [11MB Pdf]

Draft Environmental Impact Statement

This Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) provides information about the environmental impacts that could be associated with construction and operation of a new Skagit County (County) Jail facility in Mount Vernon, Washington. An EIS describes the existing environment that could be affected by a proposed action, analyzes probable adverse environmental impacts, and discusses reasonable mitigation measures for adverse impacts. The Draft EIS also evaluates the No Action Alternative.

Skagit County Jail Notice of Availablity of DEIS and Notice of Public Hearing

Draft Environmental Impact Statement [20MB Pdf]