Biodegradable fabric lines portions of Flat Creek as part of the superfund cleanup north of Superior. Seeds are planted beneath the fabric and held in place until vegetation can regrow and secure the banks. (Kathleen Woodford/Mineral Independent).
October 4, 2017
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October 4, 2017 4 a.m.
Flat Creek superfund site nears completion
After nearly 15 years the Flat Creek-Iron Mountain Mine superfund cleanup site is coming to an end. A handful of local residents, along with personnel from the Department of Environmental Quality, Forest Service, and Environmental Protection Agency gathered for a site tour on Wed. Sept. 27. With weather permitting, they hope to have this phase of the cleanup completed by mid-November.