Teck Smelter agrees to clean up 15 lead-contaminated properties in Northport, WA (Seattle, WA – Aug, 13, 2015) Teck Metals Limited and Teck American Incorporated have reached a legally binding cleanup agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to begin removing lead and other contaminants from 15 properties in northeast Washington state. Under the terms... Continue Reading →
Teck admits discharging millions of tonnes of toxins into the Columbia River, but says it isn’t responsible for extensive pollution
New Twist in Pollution Case Canadian Smelter's Legal Maneuver Frustrates Residents Along Northwest Border By Joel Millman Updated Sept. 11, 2012 9:42 pm ET NORTHPORT, Wash.—Ranching families and American Indian tribes along the Columbia River here have long accused a refinery across the river in Canada of poisoning their land. In a surprise move,... Continue Reading →
highwaterfilters.com
Highwater Filters An amazing web company owned and operated by Hilary Ohm. Hilary has not only dedicated so much of her time to the Citizens for a Clean Columbia (CCC), but she is also currently working on helping organize a big event down near Hanford on April 15. It's called Hanford: America's Fukushima. It's being... Continue Reading →
Northport WA Community Awareness & Protection Program Fundraiser
To read more about this worthy cause and/or to contribute to the fundraiser please click link below. Any amount no matter how great or small is helpful and so very appreciated! Northport Washington Community Awareness & Protection Program Fundraiser
Letter to WA State DOH & EPA Re: Funding to protect Northport WA residents
December 15, 2011 To: Marc Stifelman,Toxicologist - U.S. EPA, Region 10 David McBride, Toxicologist - WA State Dpt. of Health Re: ASTHO Funding Opportunity for Northport Project / Air Monitoring Concerns Dear David & Marc, I realize that the EPA is currently in the process of conducting the Human Health Risk Assessment of recreational use... Continue Reading →