Month: April 2021

The Black River AOC was initially tasked with removing 9 Beneficial Use Impairments in 1987. In 2017 BUI # 1 Fish and Wildlife Consumption and BUI # 8 Eutrophication or Undesirable Algae were removed. In January 2021, BUI #11 Degradation of Aesthetics was removed by US EPA. BUI 7 Restrictions on Dredging Activities is also […]

After 20 years of extensive investigations of Otter Creek sediment, stream conditions, and ecological conditions, we are excited to share that the Otter Creek Project started last month. This project aims to reduce potential harm from exposure to chemicals accumulated in the sediment by reducing PAH and DRO exposure to organisms and ultimately reducing associated […]