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Eighteenmile Creek Area of Concern Status Report

This report provides updates on ongoing management actions in the Eighteenmile Creek Area of Concern, including hazardous waste site remediation and sediment remediation. It also discusses future work for addressing specific beneficial use impairments and current works in progress.

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Eighteenmile Creek Area of Concern Status Report

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  1. EIGHTEENMILE CREEK AREA OF CONCERN STATUS REPORT New York State AOC Workshop Buffalo, NY November 3, 2016 Scott Collins Niagara County Soil & Water Conservation District

  2. Ongoing Management Actions • Inactive Hazardous Waste Site remediation of Upper Mountain Road Site • Sediment remediation by US EPA Superfund Program. • Continue coordination with US EPA to ensure that final results fulfill both Superfund and AOC objectives.

  3. Superfund Site Operable Units

  4. Future Work for BUIs • BUI 1. Restrictions on Fish and Wildlife Consumption • Statewide AOC fish toxicity testing • BUI 3 and BUI 5. Degradation to fish and wildlife populations; Bird/Animal Deformities or Reproductive Problems • Mink Study • Post remedial monitoring

  5. Future Work for BUIs • BUI 6. Degradation to Benthos • Re-evaluate benthos • BUI 7. Restrictions on Dredging Activities • Harbor sediment study • Determine what areas of the harbor are included • What disposal activities are acceptable

  6. Current “Works in Progress” • Capacity grant closeout • Mink Study • Scope of work to be completed before December 31, 2016 • Investigation of Restrictions on Dredging BUI • Continue coordination with Superfund

  7. Contact InformationScott CollinsNiagara County Soil & Water Conservation DistrictPhone (716) 434-4949 ext. 6258Scott.Collins@ny.nacdnet.net

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