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2002-05-01C.A.S.E. MEETING MINUTES May 1, 2002
★Meeting minutes from Citizens Against Sea-Tac Expansion discussing various airport-related issues including geese shooting near schools, conveyor belt project opposition, arsenic contamination concerns, and updates from local representatives on legislative matters and environmental issues. Karen Keiser. Dave Upthegrove. Brett Fish. -
2000-01-01Maury Island Gravel Mining Impact Studies – Mid-Study Fact Sheet
★A mid-study fact sheet from January 2000 detailing the progress and interim findings of environmental impact studies for a proposed gravel mining expansion on Maury Island. The studies cover groundwater, surface water, nearshore environment, and contaminated soils assessments. -
2026-06-202026 SoilSHOP Series – Des Moines
By King Conservation District Midway CovenantDes Moines, WA Saturday, June 20 • 10 AM – 2 PM Overview Join us for free lead and arsenic soil testing at our SoilSHOP event at Midway Covenant in Des Moines! Puget Sound has a rich history of land and industry – but industrial practices from long ago may -
Results from soil contamination study of King County
Tacoma Smelter Plume.Arsenic and lead levels are considered to be of concern, not an emergency. -
2022-08-24Heavy metals in the garden
This Washington State University Cooperative Extension factsheet explains the risks of heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, and arsenic in garden soils, with a focus on the greater Seattle-Tacoma region. It identifies locations most likely to have contamination, including sites near old painted buildings, heavily traveled roads, and areas affected by the former Tacoma smelter. The factsheet offers practical gardening tips to reduce exposure, such as growing fruiting crops, adding organic matter, liming soil, and washing produce thoroughly. -
Shannon & Wilson: Des Moines Creek Basin Plan Regional Detention Facility
CLIENT King County Water & Land Resource Division Location SeaTac, WA The Des Moines Creek Regional Detention/ Retention Facility (RDF) is intended to provide stormwater storage, reduce peak flows and erosion, enhance habitat, and protect the Des Moines Creek Watershed. During RDF’s initial design, the team identified elevated levels of arsenic in site wetland soils proposed for -
1999-10-24Gardening on lead- and arsenic-contaminated soils
This Washington State University Extension bulletin explains how lead and arsenic can contaminate home garden soils through historical sources such as lead-based paint, leaded gasoline, and arsenical pesticides, and why this poses health risks especially for children. It provides guidance on identifying contaminated soils through chemical testing and offers practical steps gardeners can take to reduce their exposure to these toxic elements.