Radioactivity Found Offsite WestLake Landfill

Radioactivity Found Offsite at West Lake Landfill    Sept. 4, 2015 Quick Links Our Website EPA Region 7 Missouri DNR Just Moms STL Coldwater Creek Facts DONATE to MCE's West Lake Landfill Efforts Dear Scotts,  Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015: Attorney General Chris Koster released several expert reports detailing the smoldering fire moving toward the radioactive material as well as the finding of radioactive material in tree cores at offsite locations. The reports were released as a part of AG Koster's lawsuit against Republic Services related to the smoldering landfill fire, which Koster claims started due to the negligence of the landfill company. Read MCE's press release calling for the Corps of Engineers to be given jurisdiction of the radioactive materials immediately.  Congresswoman Ann Wagner released a statementfollowing AG Koster's new information, "It is time for the Department of Energy, in consultation with the Army Corps of Engineers, to make a determination whether the inclusion of the West Lake site into FUSRAP will better protect area residents. The time for discussion and evaluation has passed; this community deserves a solution." Congresswoman Ann Wagner is referencing a request made to the DOE by our federally elected officials. We already know that the Corps of Engineers will better protect area residents and that's why we've been asking our federally elected officials to legislatively transfer the jurisdiction of the landfill from the EPA to the Corps of Engineers. Read more HERE about why FUSRAP needs to be put in charge at the West Lake Landfill. See who supports FUSRAP being put in charge at the West Lake Landfill and take actionHERE.  Republic Services is adding dirt to portions of the smoldering fire in an attempt to smother it so it does not become a surface fire. Photo taken by MCE. Breaking News Press Coverage Sept. 3: Reports suggest radiation at Bridgeton Landfill has moved offsite St. Louis Public Radio Sept. 3: Attorney General report concludes radioactivity, other pollutants found offsite of Bridgeton Landfill The St. Louis American  Sept. 3: Koster; New reports about Bridgeton Landfill troubling Associated Press  Sept. 3: Koster warns radiation found offsite near Bridgeton Landfill KMOX 1120AM  Sept. 3: AG Koster says fire, radioactive waste at landfill is Bridgeton not under control St. Louis Post-Dispatch  Sept. 3: Koster releases new finding on West Lake Landfill The Missouri Times  Sept. 3: Attorney General: Radiation and pollutants have migrated beyond Bridgeton Landfill St. Louis Magazine  Sept. 3: Koster: New reports about Bridgeton Landfill troubling KSDK Channel 5 Call To Action We need the Army Corps of Engineers put in charge of the West Lake Landfill. People live within one mile of this landfill and have been subjected to horrendousodors for over four years. Republic Services even said, "This will be life for the next five years," regarding the smoldering fire. It's time for Republic Services or the government to provide a voluntary buyout for the folks within one mile of the landfill. Just Moms STL formed to work with the people closest to and most impacted by the landfill. Karen Nickel is one of the Just Moms STL leaders and shared what you can do to help on their Facebook page. See the picture below and take action!  Upcoming Events Franciscan Sisters of Mary Prayer Vigil Where: 12755 St. Charles Rock Road in Bridgeton, MO at the abandoned Phillips 66 gas station.  When: Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month (weather pending) at 10am. The next vigil isSeptember 9, 2015.  West Lake Community Meeting  Where: John Calvin Presbyterian Church 12567 Natural Bridge Rd, Bridgeton, MO 63044 When: Thursday, September 17, 2015 beginning at6:30pm.  Make A Call Please make a call and thank Senator Blunt, Senator McCaskill, Congressman Clay, and Congresswoman Wagner for their July 17 letter to Secretary Moniz at the United States Department of Energy. Also let them know they have the power to act on this situation by legislatively transferring jurisdiction to the Army Corps of Engineers FUSRAP.   Senator Blunt: 202-224-5721 Senator McCaskill: 202-224-6154 Congressman Clay: 202-225-2406 Congresswoman Wagner: 202-225-1621

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