Willow
Creek Reclamation Committee
March 7, 2001
Introduction of new members:
Andrew Ross, Division Assessment Unit ; Scott Randall and Joe
Donnelly , Water Management Consultants representing Homestake Mining Co.
(They will be replacing Mark Stromberg)
Chairman’s Report (Zeke Ward)
All who can, should turn in volunteer hours to Glen Miller.
These records will be used to document matching funds for grants.
Airport Corner (Zeke Ward)
Mr.Van Deuzer signed an agreement to allow WCRC on to his property to do
an assessment for the Voluntary Cleanup Agreement.
Approval of old minutes: Chuck Barnes motioned to approve the February minutes as
amended. Larry Bussey
seconded. It was suggested
that a note be included with the upcoming meeting asking how members would
prefer to receive their copy of the minutes.
Macro Invertebrate Data (Glen Miller) Mr.
Miller has put together a report of all the data that WCRC has collected
since they have been operating. Macro Invertebrate will need to be
re-sampled again in the Fall 2001. The TAC decided to do 20 sample sites
in late May or June. The
committee discussed the task of designing a sample analysis plan to screen
and assess waste rock piles and dumps.
Larry Bussey made the motion to give this task to the TAC
committee. JB Alexander
Seconded. Motion Carried.
Wetlands (Mike Wireman) Mr Wireman expressed
thanks to Jim Herron and Bob Kirkham for doing a good job on the cells.
There have been Internal meetings with the EPA as a result of work
that Carol Campbell has been doing to figure out ways to get around Point
Source Issues at the Solomon. Mr. Wireman outlined several possible scenarios with pros and
cons for each. There are
several things in the works that will make a difference as to how we are
able to handle portal discharge at the Solomon. The committee will
continue to investigate alternatives and hope for favorable outcomes
pending legislation. The addition of the “Good Samaritan” amendment to the
Clean Water Act, would open the door for a lot of possible remedies.
In the meantime we will continue to explore source management.
For more information see report by Mr. Wireman
Miscellaneous business-(Zeke Ward) This year’s
work plan: WCRC needs a commitment from involved entities for this
year’s work plan. Requests
for participation will be sent to all involved. RC&D Banquet
(Chuck Barnes)- Zeke Ward represented WCRC at the banquet and did a
great job.
Meeting adjourned
Minutes submitted by:
Approved and accepted:
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Dawn L. Ward
Zeke Ward
Coordinator Assistant
Chairman
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