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Washington State Department of Ecology presentation on the Tacoma Smelter Plume Project, addressing soil contamination resulting from air emissions from the old Asarco smelter in Tacoma. Covers project purpose including investigation of arsenic and other contaminants, protection of human health from low-level area-wide contamination, and the Area-wide Contamination Strategy legislatively funded project. Also references other area-wide contamination sites including the Everett Smelter Site, mining lands, and former orchard/agricultural lands. Emphasizes local government support as crucial to successful outcomes.