Meeker Avenue Plume Superfund Site Community Advisory Group (CAG) Meeting

Tue, Jan 30 2024
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Greenpoint Library

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Join your neighbors in giving voice to the community as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cleans up the heavily contaminated Meeker Avenue Plume Superfund site. All are welcome, no prior knowledge or expertise required.

What is the Meeker Avenue Plume?
The EPA has listed the Meeker Avenue Plume as a Superfund site, meaning it is a heavily contaminated area slated for cleanup. The soil and groundwater at the Meeker Avenue Plume site are contaminated with chemicals harmful to human and environmental health.

Where is the Meeker Avenue Plume?
The area under investigation is in the Greenpoint/East Williamsburg area and spans several city blocks.

What is a Community Advisory Group (CAG)?
A CAG’s purpose is to provide a public forum for community members to present and discuss their needs and concerns related to the Superfund decision-making process.

Join us to help advocate for the health and safety of our community.

Registration encouraged.

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