EPA reports first excavation at Waste Pits
Southern site is on schedule for remediation; North under review HIGHLANDS – Neither a gas smell nor mosquitos could keep the EPA from making their report to the …
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EPA meeting Dec. 5 to review Waste Pits status
HIGHLANDS – The federal EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) will hold a community meeting on Monday night, Dec. 5, to inform the public about current status of remediation work …
EPA to hold Waste Pits meeting Dec. 5th; work starts on Southern Impoundment
HIGHLANDS – The cleanup is starting at the San Jacinto River Waste Pits Superfund Site according to THEA director Jackie Medcalf, and an announcement from the EPA in …
EPA to hold virtual Waste Pits meeting Dec. 5th; work starts on Southern Impoundment
HIGHLANDS – The cleanup is starting at the San Jacinto River Waste Pits Superfund Site according to THEA director Jackie Medcalf, and an announcement from the EPA in Dallas. …
Waste Pits work to begin Nov. 9
HIGHLANDS – Members of the San Jacinto River Coalition, and others of the public met last Tuesday night at the San Jacinto/Highlands Community Center to hear an update …
THEA to update community on Waste Pits at meeting on Oct. 25
HIGHLANDS – The EPA is holding its ground against further delays in cleaning up the San Jacinto River Waste Pits Superfund Site. The responsible parties who seem to …
UPDATE ON SAN JACINTO RIVER WASTE PITS
From THEA/San Jacinto River Coalition: On June 23rd the EPA hosted its first in-person community meeting for the San Jacinto River Waste Pits since 2019. The agency provided …
EPA meets with community on Waste Pits
CHANNELVIEW – Representatives of the federal EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) met with the public last Thursday evening, June 23 at the Flukinger Community Center in Channelview. The purpose …
Pct. 3 Comm. Ramsey speaks to Chambers
Redistricting splits Highlands with 2 Commissioners HIGHLANDS – Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey made a presentation to the Highlands Chamber members on June 1, at a special luncheon. …
Activists watching environmental activities in San Jacinto River
EAST HARRIS COUNTY – Whether it’s toxic waste dumps in the San Jacinto River, or unauthorized dredging and barge facilities, the citizens of Channelview and Highlands have two …