Celebrate or Mourn Letter to the Editor written by Darlene SchanfaldPublished: In 2000, Ecology wanted control of the Rayonier Pulp Mill-Port Angeles Harbor cleanup of seven decades of hazardous wastes, agreeing to remove these in seven years. In June, WA State Department of Ecology released its cleanup-plan approval. Solution: cover up the contaminants; leave them… Continue reading Contaminate Cover-up
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Bunkerhill Superfund Site Update: Summer 2026
53 years since the Bunkerhill Mine fire caused the largest number of lead poisoning cases in US history, the site of this industrial tragedy remains contaminated. Lead does not biodegrade. It remains in the soil along waterways. It is estimated that the Coeur d’Alene River delivers 200 tons of lead to Lake Coeur d’Alene annually.… Continue reading Bunkerhill Superfund Site Update: Summer 2026
Bunker Hill Smelting Complex Superfund Site
On February 2, 2026, The Daily Yonder, an online news outlet dedicated to telling the stories of rural people, published a news story about the Bunker Hill Smelting Complex, a superfund site. As part of the article, author Sarah Melotte interviewed Barbara Miller, environmental activist and founder of the Silver Valley Community Resource Center (SVCRC).… Continue reading Bunker Hill Smelting Complex Superfund Site
NW Toxic Communities Member Named Woman of the Year
Congratulations to Barbara Miller, Director of SVCRC NW Toxic Communities member, environmental activist, and founder of the Silver Valley Community Resource Center (SVCRC), Barbara Miller, was declared Inland Northwest Woman of the Year for 2024 by The Spokesman Review, a regional newspaper based in Spokane. Miller has spent decades advocating for the Silver Valley, Idaho… Continue reading NW Toxic Communities Member Named Woman of the Year
Pediatric Lead Exposure Conference Update
Summary of June 21, 2024 Lead Health Conference The Silver Valley Community Resource Center completes Pediatric Lead Exposure Diagnosis, Treatment conference at Bunker Hill Superfund site. SVCRC began in January after discovery of the UW Center for Environmental Equity created with EPA funding for implementing best practices to reduce dangerous pollution in overburdened, vulnerable communities… Continue reading Pediatric Lead Exposure Conference Update
Bunker Hill Superfund: USDOJ Leaves Citizen Voices Out
News StoryImmediate ReleaseFebruary 1, 2024 Contact Persons:Jeanie Smith, SVCRC MemberBarbara Miller. SVCRC DirectorBetty Belisle, CRBU Coordinator Bunker Hill Superfund: Hope and Solutions to Restore Environmental/Human Health End as the US Department of Justice Leaves Citizen Voices Out (Kellogg, ID) The Bunker Hill Superfund site is the nation’s largest Superfund site with a century of lead… Continue reading Bunker Hill Superfund: USDOJ Leaves Citizen Voices Out
NWTCC Annual Summit 2024
Seismic Tremors and Toxics Event to be held in-person and online, April 13, 2024. Attend in person: University of Washington4225 Roosevelt Ave., NE, Roosevelt Room, 229Seattle, WA 98195 To RSVP and get the Zoom link, please register here.After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Schedule: 9:30 – 10:30 AM — Luke… Continue reading NWTCC Annual Summit 2024
Register Now! — NWTCC Summit 2022: March 26
Together We Can — Promoting Environmental Health Through Science and Advocacy Read more about the 2022 Summit by following the registration link below.
Join us for the 2019 NWTCC Summit, April 27th at the UW SRP campus
We are excited to invite you to join us on April 27th at the UW-SRP campus for the 2019 NWTCC Summit to learn about novel remedial research, body detoxification, and the effects of toxic pollutants on the developing brain. April 27th, 9:00 am to 6:00 pmLunch and dinner provided. Location: 4225 Roosevelt Way Northeast, Suite… Continue reading Join us for the 2019 NWTCC Summit, April 27th at the UW SRP campus
Attend the Environmental Law Symposium Nov 2nd!
The University of Washington is hosting the upcoming event, Environmental Law Symposium, Environmental Justice for Washington and Beyond on Nov 2nd. Both the UW EDGE Center and SRP are co-sponsors. The agenda is filled with some fantastic speakers from many disciplines. To register (free) and see the agenda, please visit the symposium website at:https://web.cvent.com/event/60e2902e-5ede-466a-bc8a-b6732a6acc3d/summary We hope you can attend!