Archive | August, 2011

Seaplane Lagoon Dredging Update

August 28, 2011

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dried Seaplane Lagoon dredge soil

Radioactive radium waste not an issue  The massive pile of dredge mud that has been sitting between the Seaplane Lagoon and the hangars is now dry enough to be tested to determine the exact contaminant profile and hauled away.  The contaminant of greatest concern to community has been radium-226, the radioactive ingredient once used to […]

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Navy Announces Cleanup Plans – Public Meeting August 31, 2011

August 26, 2011

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Building 410 - former paint stripping building

After years of investigation, the Navy, along with the federal and state regulators, has come up with a remediation plan for 39 acres, encompassing five sites, called Operating Unit 2A. On Wednesday, August 31, the Navy will spell out its plan for remediation and solicit comments.  The meeting will be at City Hall West at […]

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