Uplands

The upland portion of the study area includes the locations of former mill operations, nearby coastal bluffs, and the Ennis Creek corridor. 
 
Past investigations have found petroleum hydrocarbons, dioxins, lead, and several other contaminants in the upland area.  In 2004, Ecology and Rayonier signed an Agreed Order (legal agreement) which directed Rayonier to conduct a more extensive investigation of this contamination.  Soil samples were taken from areas where mill operations occurred, and from surrounding areas.  Wells have been installed across the upland study area to test for groundwater contamination.  Results were made available during the fall 2006 public comment period.  Based in part on public comments, Ecology is requiring Rayonier to fill data gaps.  New data will be incorporated with previous uplands investigation data.  The resulting upland data summary report will be made available for public comment. 

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