Cleanup 101 - The Basics of Environmental Cleanup
Tuesday, March 23, 2004

Our discussion on Cleanup 101 - The Basics of Environmental Cleanup provided community members with an introduction to what it means to clean up ("remediate") a polluted site and how the cleanup is done. Clifton Smith, a local environmental consultant, presented about how the cleanup is done at a site and some of the different methods or techniques used. Chein Kao of the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) spoke about cleanup of contaminated sites from the State's perspective.

To Learn More:

• What is Remediation? (255KB PDF) - A general introduction to remediation with examples and explanations of some common remediation methods.
• California Department of Toxic Substances Control (html) - a division of the California Environmental Protection Agency that is responsible for protecting California and Californians from exposure to hazardous wastes

About Our Community Environmental Education Series

The Community Window on the Hunters Point Shipyard Cleanup hosts monthly discussions for the Bayview Community to keep you informed of important current environmental issues and how they affect your community. These events usually begin with a brief presentation on the month's topic followed by a friendly, informal group discussion. They are held on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:00PM at our office at 4634 Third Street (between Newcomb and McKinnon) in San Francisco's Bayview neighborhood. These discussions are free and open to everyone in the Bayview/Hunters Point community.

For more information

Want more information? Call us at (415) 643-1190 with:

• Questions about an upcoming discussion;
• Suggestions of discussion topics for future events; or
• Opportunities to co-host a discussion with other community organizations or local agencies.

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