The short-term goal is to control land-based sources of pollution enough that EPA can begin their cleanup of the river sediments. Our vision is an empowered Duwamish Valley Community thriving in a healthy and just environment. LDWG also identified some of the most contaminated areas where they could start early cleanups, called Early Action Areas. Visit the Public Health Seattle-King County’s website for more information on catching and preparing fish caught from the Lower Duwamish Waterway. We added the site to the Washington Hazardous Sites List in 2002. Salmon are ok to eat and are the healthiest choice because they only spend a short time in the waterway. We must make sure that sources of contamination to the LDW are sufficiently controlled before in-waterway cleanup begins. Restoration efforts will create upland habitat and restore priority habitat for Chinook salmon and other imperiled speci... Uplands cleanup completed Q: How is the cleanup being accomplished? This design process will determine the specific locations and methods for cleaning up this section of the river. The Duwamish River connects from the Green River in Tukwila. Visit the area of interest to you to learn more about the cleanup and King County's work over the past 40 years … DRCC elevates the voice of those impacted by the Duwamish River pollution and other environmental injustices to advocate for a clean, healthy, and equitable environment for people and wildlife. The Duwamish industrial area has played a crucial role in developing our region’s economy for over a hundred years: today local industries employ over 100,000 people and support more than 25% of the manufacturing in King County. All Rights Reserved. If successful, activated carbon can be used as an additional cleanup technology in areas where it is appropriate with EPA approval. The plan evaluated remediation strategies for correcting hazards caused by contaminated sediments near seven King County CSOs. EPA's Community Advisory Group for the site, the Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition/Technical Advisory Group, conducted a review of the plan and published a Community Fact Sheet with a summary of its assessment and recommendations for improvement. Community-based educators are teaching local fishers and nearby communities about safe fish preparation practices. The Port of Seattle Commission took action today to construct a new 13.5-acre Duwamish River park with 2,500 linear feet of shoreline. This 3-part webinar series is meant to show Roundtable members how EPA made the cleanup decision for the Lower Duwamish Waterway, with plenty of time for questions. Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. restore the salmon and other resources that have been impacted by past contamination The study is being carried out in three study plots on the Lower Duwamish Waterway representing three different river conditions. Over a century of urbanization and industrial activity polluted the sediments in the Lower Duwamish Waterway. This design process will determine the specific locations and methods for cleaning up this section of the river. Seattle Parks Department. Goal: Quantify sediment and toxic chemical loads associated with upstream sources in the Green River to the Lower Duwamish Waterway (LDW). This work will be completed by the end of 2020, Community Awareness about the Risks of Eating Resident Seafood, Salmon are ok to eat and are the healthiest choice because they only spend a short time in the waterway. EPA’s ROD anticipates dividing the Lower Duwamish Waterway cleanup into thirds for purposes of design and implementation, moving downstream from south to north. The Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act (SB 5141) -- which was introduced at the start of the 2021 legislative session -- aims to center those most affected by pollution as Washington transitions to a greener and fairer economy. The former industrial property went through a years-long clean-up as part of EPA’s Lower Duwamish River Superfund Site, with partners including Washington Department of Ecology, City of Seattle Government, King County, Washington - Government, Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition/TAG. This work will continue for several years after the cleanup has been completed or until resident seafood can safely be eaten from the Lower Duwamish Waterway. This design process will determine the specific locations and methods for cleaning up this section of the river. This work will be completed by the end of 2020. Boeing completed a comprehensive cleanup of the 1-mile span of the Duwamish Waterway near the former Plant 2 site. EPA has developed a “Community Roundtable” process that will allow information sharing and early input to design, with the goal of reducing impacts on local communities. More information and documents on the Lower Duwamish Waterway cleanup can be found on LDWG's website. Each of the LDWG members also have an active role in working with Ecology to control remaining upland sources of pollution. Everyone deserves to be safe and healthy. by the cleanup. The study will test the theory that pollutants are trapped by activated carbon that is mixed in a thin layer of clean material (either sand or gravely sand) and placed over existing contaminated sediments. Learn more. The Port, along with our LDWG partners, is working under a voluntary agreement with EPA and the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology). Cummings founded the Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition in 2001 and has worked with the river's resident, tribal, fishing, business and regulatory communities for 25 years. To facilitate an organized approach to both cleanup and source control, EPA’s cleanup plan anticipates dividing the Lower Duwamish Waterway cleanup into three segments: upper, middle, and lower reaches. The Duwamish River is a living river and the Duwamish Valley Vision is a living document full of ideas, big and small, that YOU want to make happen. Update on the Port's COVID-19 response LDWG will begin designing the cleanup of the upper third in 2019. Focus is on high flow/high turbidity events that may contribute more to the annual loading than average flow conditions. This dredging effort involved removing enough sediment and bank soil to fill 4,000 railcars and replacing it with clean sand to restore the waterway. Visit the Terminal 117 page to learn more about that clean-up and future plans for the site. LDWG is performing a pilot study of an innovative cleanup technology using activated carbon to trap contaminants (e.g., PCBs) in sediments in order to prevent them from entering the food chain. A volunteer works along the banks of the Duwamish during a restoration event near the BECU headquarters in Tukwila. In 2001, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) listed the Lower Duwamish Waterway as a Superfund site in need of cleanup as a result of contamination stemming from nearly a century of industrial activities and toxic discharges to the river. The Duwamish River flows past the South Seattle neighborhoods of Georgetown and South Park, through Seattle’s industrial core, under the West Seattle Bridge and then empties into Elliott Bay. ** Únase Al Seminario Web De Mesa Redonda Sobre la Limpieza del Bajo Rio Duwamish ** The data collected and evaluated during this phase are crucial for measuring the success of the larger sediment cleanup and source control efforts. The Port’s goals are to protect public health, improve water quality, and restore vital areas of the river environment while ensuring the Lower Duwamish Waterway remains a vibrant urban working waterway. We promote place-keeping and prioritize community capacity and empowerment. The cleanup of these Early Action Areas has reduced PCB concentrations in the waterway sediments by 50%. To date, LDWG has invested over $50 million dollars on scientific studies and data collection and over $200 million on the cleanup of Early Action Areas, which were identified early on as some of the most contaminated areas in the Lower Duwamish Waterway. Keeping pollution out of the Lower Duwamish has been a regional priority for nearly 50 years ; WaterWorks Grant Program—grant funding is available for air or water quality improvement projects, environmental education and community outreach efforts within the Duwamish River Valley. Scientists will gather data and engineers will use this data to create detailed plans for applying various cleanup technologies to meet the requirements set forth in the 2014 ROD. The Port and LDWG are committed to keeping the Lower Duwamish Waterway cleanup effort on schedule and are currently working on many activities to address the cleanup. Since that time, federal, state and local agencies and community organizations have been developing strategies to clean up the toxic legacy of a century of industrial activity along the river. EPA’s ROD anticipates dividing the Lower Duwamish Waterway cleanup into thirds for purposes of design and implementation, moving downstream from south to north. There continue to be human health risks associated with eating resident seafood (i.e., fish and shellfish that live in the river year-round, such as crabs, sole, perch) from the river. The study will also determine whether the carbon has negative effects on the animals that live in the sediment that make up the base of the food chain. Our Duwamish River -Valley community is beautiful. The Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition/Technical Advisory Group (DRCC/TAG) has been a long-term presence in the Duwamish Valley working to provide a way for community members to voice their opinions about the cleanup of the Duwamish River Superfund site. More information and documents on the Lower Duwamish Waterway cleanup can be found on, Enhanced Natural Recovery Activated Carbon Pilot Study, LDWG is performing a pilot study of an innovative cleanup technology using activated carbon to trap contaminants (e.g., PCBs) in sediments in order to prevent them from entering the food chain. Lower Duwamish Waterway Cleanup Design. Health Impact Assessment: Proposed Cleanup Plan for the Lower Duwamish Waterway Superfund Site. To date, LDWG has invested over $50 million dollars on scientific studies and data collection and over $200 million on the cleanup of Early Action Areas, which were identified early on as some of the most contaminated areas in the Lower Duwamish Waterway. Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition. LDWG also identified some of the most contaminated areas where they could start early cleanups, called Early Action Areas. EPA is overseeing the sediment cleanup and Ecology is leading the effort to control current sources of upland pollution from entering the waterway. Pollutants found in the river sediment include heavy metals like arsenic, lead, and zinc, and other types of contaminants known as organics, including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). The goal of long-term cleanup of the Duwamish River is to protect the river environment, its fish and wildlife, and human health by reducing the levels of these toxins. Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition/TAG was live. The Duwamish Tribe’s ancestral lands include the Duwamish River watershed. Through programming like our Youth Corps and community events like the River Festival, we build community around the Duwamish River. Q: How can I learn more specific details of the cleanup plan? Beyond monitoring the cleanup of Seattle’s Duwamish River, we're a voice for the nearby community, which is negatively affected by the environmental, social, and economic impacts of pollution. The Terminal 117 project will restore 14 acres of habitat and shoreline access. The study is being carried out in three study plots on the Lower Duwamish Waterway representing three different river conditions. In 2001, The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) listed a 5.5 mile stretch of the Duwamish River as a Superfund cleanup site. During construction, steel sheet piling was used to isolate contaminated soil and ... © Copyright 2019 Port of Seattle. LDWG is collaborating with EPA and Public Health Seattle-King County to educate community members and fishers about the risks of consuming seafood from the Duwamish River. The greatest health risks are to people who eat seafood from the river, with some risk related to people who have frequent contact with its mud. The LDW Superfund site is a 5-mile portion of the Duwamish River that flows northward into Elliott Bay. King County is now involved in the Lower Duwamish Waterway's Superfund Cleanup. The Duwamish was listed on the Environmental Protection Agency’s National Priority (or “Superfund”) List of sites that require cleanup in 2001. From pollution source control to habitat restoration, addressing environmental health is essential to the long-term success of the river cleanup and the health of the local community. Ensuring the preservation of the many cultural identities within our community lies at the heart of all our work. Source control in Lower Duwamish cleanup. The Lower Duwamish Waterway Superfund cleanup In 2001, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) used the federal Superfund law (also known as CERCLA) to begin its own cleanup efforts and liability assignments in the Lower Duwamish. to learn more about that clean-up and future plans for the site. By early 2019, LDWG will be wrapping up the baseline monitoring and pre-design phases of the cleanup process. EPA added the LDW to the Superfund National Priorities List in 2001. An empowered Duwamish Valley Community thriving in a healthy and just environment. We honored all the moments and times we work together with community and grateful to have @Maggie doing the work she does through organizing #community #environment #riverforall The data collected in 2017 and 2018 reflect conditions following the Early Action Area sediment cleanups and will be used for long-term monitoring and to evaluate the overall performance of the final cleanup. Source control is the process of finding sources of contamination, then stopping or reducing them before they reach the Lower Duwamish Waterway (LDW). Primary contaminants of concern are polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (cPAHs), arsenic, and dioxin/furans. EPA’s ROD anticipates dividing the Lower Duwamish Waterway cleanup into thirds for purposes of design and implementation, moving downstream from south to north. Visit the. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) oversees cleanup of the river sediments. The study will also determine whether the carbon has negative effects on the animals that live in the sediment that make up the base of the food chain. LDWG (pronounced “Ludwig”) includes The Boeing Company, the City of Seattle, King County, and the Port of Seattle. The Port of Seattle’s Early Action is Terminal 117, which is in the South Park neighborhood. COVID impacts Duwamish Valley Air Quality, Cumulative Health Impacts Analysis (CHIA), Health Impact Assessment & Policy Recommendations (HIA). Scientists will gather data and engineers will use this data to create detailed plans for applying various cleanup technologies to meet the requirements set forth in the 2014 ROD. EPA has developed a “Community Roundtable” process that will allow information sharing and early input to design, with the goal of reducing impacts on local communities. King Conservation District. The river supports commerce and employment for our economy, provides important recreation fishing and tribal cultural heritage resources, and is a critical estuarine environment for salmon and wildlife. To learn more and get involved, visit, Port Commission Moves Forward on 14 Acres of Habitat Restoration on the Duwamish River, Terminal 117 Habitat Restoration and Shoreline Access Project. We are founding members of the Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition (DRCC). Exempt from lobbying for Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition during this filing period. To protect public health and the environment, King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division and its predecessor Metro have worked for more than 40 years to restore the Lower Duwamish Waterway. Cleaning up contaminated sites is a key part of our source control efforts. To learn more and get involved, visit EPA's website. Terminal 117 uplands soil and in-water sediments cleanup was completed in December 2014. Key elements of the Duwamish Vision include: Increasing living wage jobs through the cleanup via partnerships with local businesses, schools, governments, and training programs; Not lobbying for Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition during this filing period. Everyone deserves to be safe and healthy. Earthcorp. for more information on catching and preparing fish caught from the Lower Duwamish Waterway. The cleanup will begin upstream (south) in the upper reach and move downstream. The Duwamish/Diagonal area is identified under the County's 1999 Sediment Management Plan as needing cleanup. The Duwamish River is a place you can catch freshwater fish and saltwater fish. EPA is overseeing the sediment cleanup and Ecology is leading the effort to control current sources of upland pollution from entering the waterway. The Lower Duwamish Waterway is Seattle’s only river. Each of the LDWG members also have an active role in working with Ecology to control remaining upland sources of pollution. to investigate and evaluate cleanup options for the LDW. DRCC's mission is to ensure a Duwamish River cleanup that is accepted by and benefits the community, and protects fish, wildlife, and human health. both Tribes actively manage seafood resources on the Duwamish River. Beyond monitoring the cleanup of Seattle’s Duwamish River, we're a voice for the nearby community, which is negatively affected by the environmental, social, and economic impacts of pollution. Ecology is leading the effort to clean up sources of contamination from the land area surrounding the Lower Duwamish Waterway (LDW) Superfund Site. In 2014, the EPA developed a detailed and comprehensive cleanup plan, called a Record of Decision (ROD), which along with early active area cleanups that have already occurred, is expected to reduce contamination levels by at least 90%. The Lower Duwamish Waterway Group (LDWG) is a public-private partnership committed to advancing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-led sediment cleanup of the Lower Duwamish Waterway in Seattle, Washington. The study will test the theory that pollutants are trapped by activated carbon that is mixed in a thin layer of clean material (either sand or gravely sand) and placed over existing contaminated sediments. The Port of Seattle’s Early Action is Terminal 117, which is in the South Park neighborhood. If successful, activated carbon can be used as an additional cleanup technology, in areas where it is appropriate with EPA approval. Source control … Duwamish Alive! Recreation on the river: An educational cruise with the Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition and National Wildlife Federation, catching salmon (reasonably safe to eat) and crab (not safe to eat), and canoeing. The Port’s goals are to protect public health, improve water quality, and restore vital areas of the river environment while ensuring the Lower Duwamish Waterway remains a vibrant urban working waterway. Mammoth $342 million cleanup ahead for fouled Duwamish River Originally published December 3, 2014 at 10:57 am Updated December 4, 2014 at 2:48 pm Back to story Restart gallery Researchers in our department partnered with two nonprofit groups, Just Health Action and the Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition/Technical Advisory Group, to assess the potential health impacts of the Duwamish River Cleanup on Tribes and people who use the Duwamish River or live or work nearby. This project was part of the Elliott Bay/Duwamish Restoration Program, or EBDRP. The Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act (SB 5141) -- which was introduced at the start of the 2021 legislative session -- aims to center those most affected by pollution as Washington transitions to a greener and fairer economy. The cleanup of these Early Action Areas has reduced PCB concentrations in the waterway sediments by 50%. Ecology, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), King County, and the City of Seattle work continuously to control sources of contamination to the Lower Duwamish Waterway (LDW). The muckleshoot and Suquamish Tribes are federally recognized Tribes with treaty-guaranteed, usual and accustomed fishing places in the central Puget Sound region. Scientists will gather data and engineers will use this data to create detailed plans for applying various cleanup technologies to meet the requirements set forth in the 2014 … The baseline work also assesses natural recovery, supports source control, and provides a strategy for the cleanup design. LDWG will begin designing the cleanup of the upper third in 2019. BJ Cummings founded the Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition in 2001 — the same year that the river was listed as a Superfund site in need of cleanup. Green River Loading Study. We post the latest source control information on this page, including reports and updates on work underway. The Port, along with our LDWG partners, is working under a voluntary agreement with EPA and the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) to investigate and evaluate cleanup options for the LDW. LDWG will begin designing the cleanup of the upper third in 2019. Four organizations – the Port of Seattle, King County, the City of Seattle, and The Boeing Company – have been working together as the Lower Duwamish Waterway Group, or LDWG, alongside EPA and the Department of Ecology to investigate and address contamination at the Superfund Site. The Duwamish River faces many types of pollution, in addition to the contaminants named above. 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