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Current Environmental News and Status Reports
Current Environmental News:
Status Reports:
On May 14, the National Park Service issued a release stating that arsenic concentrations had been discovered at Fort Reno park and that the park would be closed until further testing was conducted. Upon this release, DDOE was designated as the lead agency in coordinating the District’s response.
Potomac River Fuel Spill
On December 20, 2007, an estimated 500-1000 gallons of diesel fuel discharged into the Potomac River.
More information about current cleanup efforts can be found in the following document:
CSX Derailment Over the Anacostia River
On November 9, nine CSX railcars derailed on a rail line over the Anacostia River. Six of the cars, each filled with coal, fell completely into the river.
More information about current cleanup efforts can be found in the following document:
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