The Buffalo River Cleanup effort has reached an important milestone with the development of a two-phase project plan that will make great progress toward improving the waterfront and addressing several environmental concerns affecting the Buffalo River.
The area covered by this project plan spans 6.2 miles of the Buffalo River and 1.4 miles of the City Ship Canal. The list of issues that it will address includes contaminated river sediments, poor water quality, a lack of safe public access and insufficient fish and wildlife habitat. A consensus-based Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study (RI/FS), which provides suggestions for solutions to these concerns, has been released for the public to review.
This study covers the different technologies for remediating contaminated sediments and explains the various contaminants found in the Buffalo River. It covers the five most cost-effective alternatives and recommends the process of "Enhanced Protectiveness Dredging" to address the contamination problem. This tactic would involved targeted removal and isolated capping of contaminated sediments. The study also covers methods of habitat restoration for the waterfront.
The partners behind the study and project plans include the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper, Honeywell, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Buffalo District. They have invited members of the public to review the study and proposed plans and give their input to the project.
There is currently a 60-day public comment period in effect (through January 31, 2011) for anyone to submit questions or suggestions for the draft. Written correspondence can be submitted to info@buffaloriverrestoration.org. The partners have also suggested that interested individuals come to one of the upcoming public meetings to learn more about the plan and voice any questions or comments they may have.
The first of two public meetings will be held on Monday, December 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. It will take place at Public School 33 at 157 Elk Street. The second meeting will take place in late January 2011, with the specific time and place to be announced. Members of the Buffalo River Project Coordination Team will be there to answer questions and further explain the plans.
The RI/FS plan is available for viewing at www.buffaloriverrestoration.org, along with a great deal of information surrounding the project and the environmental concerns. For more information, call Jill Jedlicka, Director of Ecological Programs at Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper, at 716-852-7483 ext. 21 or email jedlicka@bnriverkeeper.org.
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The area covered by this project plan spans 6.2 miles of the Buffalo River and 1.4 miles of the City Ship Canal. The list of issues that it will address includes contaminated river sediments, poor water quality, a lack of safe public access and insufficient fish and wildlife habitat. A consensus-based Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study (RI/FS), which provides suggestions for solutions to these concerns, has been released for the public to review.
This study covers the different technologies for remediating contaminated sediments and explains the various contaminants found in the Buffalo River. It covers the five most cost-effective alternatives and recommends the process of "Enhanced Protectiveness Dredging" to address the contamination problem. This tactic would involved targeted removal and isolated capping of contaminated sediments. The study also covers methods of habitat restoration for the waterfront.
The partners behind the study and project plans include the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper, Honeywell, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Buffalo District. They have invited members of the public to review the study and proposed plans and give their input to the project.
There is currently a 60-day public comment period in effect (through January 31, 2011) for anyone to submit questions or suggestions for the draft. Written correspondence can be submitted to info@buffaloriverrestoration.org. The partners have also suggested that interested individuals come to one of the upcoming public meetings to learn more about the plan and voice any questions or comments they may have.
The first of two public meetings will be held on Monday, December 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. It will take place at Public School 33 at 157 Elk Street. The second meeting will take place in late January 2011, with the specific time and place to be announced. Members of the Buffalo River Project Coordination Team will be there to answer questions and further explain the plans.
The RI/FS plan is available for viewing at www.buffaloriverrestoration.org, along with a great deal of information surrounding the project and the environmental concerns. For more information, call Jill Jedlicka, Director of Ecological Programs at Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper, at 716-852-7483 ext. 21 or email jedlicka@bnriverkeeper.org.
is there anyone who is in favor of toxic rivers? geeze, do it already!