The public will have two opportunities to learn more about the Navy’s environmental cleanup process at Alameda Point this Saturday, September 23—first at a meeting, second on a bus tour. The public is invited to join either or both at City Hall West, 950 West Mall Square.
[1]At the Restoration Advisory Board meeting [2] from 9:30 to 11 a.m., Navy representatives will describe how the Superfund cleanup process works, along with an overview of the more than $500 million in cleanup projects conducted since the base closed in 1997.
At noon, the Navy will host a two-and-half-hour bus tour of cleanup sites. Some of the sites will be in areas not open to the public out on the airfield, providing a rare opportunity to see not only cleanup sites but also where the public will one day enjoy access to the vast open space.
[3]Reservations for the tour are highly recommended, as the bus may fill up quickly. RSVP via email Campbell Merrifield at [email protected] [5]. Check in at the rear of the building by the parking lot by 11:45 a.m.
Some sites will be viewed from the bus, while at other sites the public can exit the bus for a closer look. Wear comfortable closed-toed shoes, and bring a hat and sunscreen. Water will be provided. Bring your camera.
Contributing writer Richard Bangert posts stories and photos about environmental issues on his blog Alameda Point Environmental Report [6]. His writing is collected at AlamedaPost.com/Richard-Bangert [7].