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Port Gardner and Lower Snohomish Estuary Sediments Investigation

Port Gardner and the Lower Snohomish Estuary is one of seven priority bays Ecology is working on throughout Puget Sound as part of the Puget Sound Initiative. Part of this work includes conducting bay wide sediment characterizations to inform cleanup and restoration decisions, identify potential areas of sediment contamination, and confirm the priority areas for cleanup in the Bay and Estuary.

Past sediment sampling has shown that levels of several toxic chemicals exceed state cleanup standards.  Ecology is using special funding from the Puget Sound Initiative to investigate sediment pollution and develop a strategy for cleaning up areas in the bay.

Where can I review the results of this investigation?

The report is now available. Please visit the information repository locations listed at the right for a copy of the report.

Documents

• 2008 Sampling and Analysis Plan (5 mb)
• 2009 Sediment Study Data Report -  July 2009
• Due to size constraints, the full report is available for viewing at the information repositories located at right.  A complete CD of the report can also be obtained by contacting Carol Perez by phone or e-mail (also shown at right).
• Focus Sheet
  
• Table of Contents
• Executive Summary

Additional Resources

• Acronyms used by the Toxic Cleanup Program
• Cleanup Process: Major Steps & Definitions
• Data Submittal Requirements for All Cleanup Sites
• Facility/Site Atlas
• Toxics Cleanup publications