Northport, Washington
EPA named UCR/ Northport WA a Superfund site in 2024, but the health reports they provided the community in 2021 declared Northport residents were safe. These health reports understated the risk of air pollution, relying on outdated data and ignoring Washington State’s stricter air safety limits. Air pollution may still be harming residents, but it's not being properly monitored or acknowledged. Click image to read full post…
Nancy Churchill’s article posted in Clark County Today News demonstrates a troubling lack of research and understanding of the situation in Northport and the UCR Superfund designation, trivializing the destruction of both the environment and Northport residents’ health, adding insult to an already heartbreaking situation. Click title to read full article…
The Upper Columbia River site’s placement on the NPL is a testament to the power of collective action and advocacy. Click title to read full article…