Cleanup Update For More Information: Diana Hammer, US EPA 457-5040 hammer.diana@epa.gov Keith Large, MT DEQ 841-5039 klarqe@mt.Qov Doug Martin, MT NRDP 444-0234 douQmartin@mt.gov Mike Kustudia, MT FWP 542-5517 mkustudia@mt.gov Peter Nielsen, Missoula Co. 258-4968 NielsenP@ho.missoula.mt.us Websites: http://www.eDa.gov/ region8/superf und/sites/ mt/milltown http://www.cf rtac.org Milltown Reservoir Sediments 2 Superfund Site Issue #100 December 2010 Status". The Milltown Project continues to go well and is on schedule. Remediation arid Restoration Channel and f loodplain construction upstream of Duck Bridge nearly complete. Clark Fork River was diverted into its new/original channel on Thursday, December 16, 2010. A press conference was held to mark the event. Following diversion of the Clark Fork River, "plugs" will be installed in the inlet and outlet of the Bypass Channel and if necessary, water will be pumped out to facilitate removal of the reno mattress, TRM (turf reinforcing materialthe green part on the sides of the upper portion of the Bypass Channel). Removal of the Bypass Channel is a Remedial Activity that is expected to take approximately five months to complete (weather permitting). Work on the erosion protection for the 1-90 embankments and corner work will occur this winter, along with the minor modif ications to the 1-90 center piers. Log and pier removal continues on the Blackfoot River (funded with an NRD grant); removed approximately 9000 logs (7500 logs were removed in 2 previous efforts) as well as other material (cables, debris) from the Blackfoot River upstream of the Pedestrian Bridge. The old bridge piers will be removed at a later date. These updates are intended to provide you with the latest information about remediation, restoration and redevelopment activities at the Milltown Reservoir Superfund Site. t Q \ ySEij US EPA Montana Office 10 W.15th St., Suite 3200 Helena, Montana 59626 1-800-457-2690 £i One last look at the Bypass Channel containing the diverted Clark Fork River (photo 12/14/10). Workers shown completing work in the new channel just upstream of the where the Clark Fork River will merge into the channel constructed in the Remedial Project Area. Amid fanfare and speeches, the Clark Fork River entered its newly constructed channel on Thursday, December 16, 2010. The next big project will be removal and regrading of the Bypass Channel and floodplain; work should be complete in spring 2011. ------- On-going and Upcoming work: Restoration work monitoring, maintenance Continue surface, groundwater and domestic well monitoring; Continue well servicing program; Completion of f loodplain restoration Continue Site redevelopment/Park planning Upcoming: - Begin repairs along the east and west side embankments of 1-90 along the Blackfoot River - Begin 1-90 corner work (junction of the Blackfoot River and bypass channel) - Conduct Milltown Five Year Review - Bypass channel removal/reclamation Photo at left: The Clark Fork River in its new "original" channel, as it winds its way through the former Milltown Res- ervoir. This project was only possible through the extraordinary cooperation among so many parties: state, federal , tribal, iocal governments, community organizations and area residents. Upcoming Events Happy Holidays to all! Wishing everyone a wonderful 20111 Looking back, 2010 has been a great year for the Milltown project and the Clark Fork River! Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011 Milltown Redevelopment Working Group meeting 6:30-8:00 pm at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Bonner. Tuesday, Jan. 11 Milltown Design Review Team Tour of Project Saturday, Feb. 12 "Hooked on Art" FREE from 10-4 pm at the Bonner School. Featuring the art of and a gallery talk by George Gogas. Bonner-Milltown History Center is open for busi- ness in the Bonner Post Office Building. The hours are 2:00 - 4:30 pm Tues., Weds., and Thurs. PROJECT SCHEDULE 2010 Restoration Redevelopment 2011 Remediation Restoration Redevelopment 2012 Redevelopment VIOLATORS and TRESPASSERS WILL BE FINED. For more information, contact Montana FWP at 542-5500. Diverting the Clark Fork River December 16, 2010 Safety Reminder During the Milltown Cleanup, the Clark Fork and Blackfoot Rivers are closed TO RIVER RECREATION ABOVE AND BELOW THE PROJECT AREA. Clark Fork River users must exit the river at Turah Fishing Access; Blackfoot River users must exit at Weigh Station. The Clark Fork River in its new "original" channel, joining the Black- foot River. What a gift for all! ------- |