The State - News from June 27, 1988
An environmental group has withdrawn a lawsuit challenging the Port of Oakland’s plan to deepen its shipping lanes, but another lawsuit to halt the dredging project remains. In withdrawing its suit, the Citizens for a Better Environment said the port has proceeded “in good faith” with its plans for deepening the harbor to accommodate huge container ships. The remaining lawsuit was filed by San Mateo County officials and fishermen concerned about the disposal site selected for the dredged matter, 10 miles off Half Moon Bay.
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