The new dredging season along the Fox River in Green Bay is now officially underway, according to the Fox River Cleanup Project official website.
Commenting this, Scott Stein, Fox River Cleanup Project spokesman , said: “ The dredging aspect of it is really to reduce the impact of PCBs on the environment and human health. ”
The spokesman said that much of this year’s work will take place from Porlier Street and run north toward the mouth of the Fox River.
“There will also be activity early in the season out near the bay, as the bigger dredge, the 10-inch dredge, does work out in that area, ” he added.
Under the current work plan, dredging is expected to continue into 2019.
Project goals
The long-term goals of the Fox River Cleanup Project include meeting the following Remedial Action Objectives (RAOs):
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