“Restoring the River: What a New Superfund Site on the Columbia Means for Public Health and Clean Water” Webinar
Restoring the River: What a New Superfund Site on the Columbia Means for Public Health and Clean Water
You may have heard the great news: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finally added a new Superfund cleanup site along the Columbia River, Bradford Island and surrounding waters near Bonneville Dam. This was a huge victory for Columbia River Tribes and people that care about environmental justice. But without strong public involvement, a Superfund listing alone will not lead to fast, effective toxic cleanup. That’s why I’m inviting you to a powerful webinar to gain insights on how to fight for justice for everyone that relies on a clean Columbia.
- WHAT: “Restoring the River: What a New Superfund Site on the Columbia Means for Public Health and Clean Water”
- RSVP: Click here to RSVP.
- WHEN: September 29, 2022, from 12 - 1:00 p.m.
- WHERE: Zoom! RSVP and we will email you a link for the webinar. Can’t make it? We’ve got you covered. RSVP and we’ll email you a recording after the webinar airs.
- COST: Free! Please invite anyone you know who cares about the Columbia River and environmental justice.
- SPEAKERS:
- Laura Klasner Shira, Environmental Engineer and Hydrologist, Yakama Nation Fisheries
- Helen Bottcher, Superfund Project Manager, EPA Region 10
- Chris Budai, Project Manager with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Learn more about what it means to be a Superfund site, why Bradford Island was listed, updates on cleanup efforts, what’s next, and how you can get engaged.
Can’t make the webinar? RSVP anyway—anyone who RSVPs for the webinar will be emailed a recording. Thank you for working to restore the river!
Cleanup is a top priority. For decades, the U.S. government’s actions resulted in toxic pollution at Bradford Island and in surrounding waters of the Columbia River.
