2008/08/09:Badger Ammo story shows site's great potential - Laura Olah

Badger Ammo story shows site's great potential

The Capital Times  —  8/09/2008 7:44 am

Dear Editor:

Thank you for the wonderful article by Anita Weier on the Badger Army Ammunition Plant and the challenges that we are facing here. The readers were provided with a clear and careful balance of perspectives on many complex issues from air quality and sediment contamination to future use.

At the same time, the brilliant potential for the future of these lands is evident. Even with the great interest by various parties to acquire land at Badger, it has been surprisingly difficult to garner attention and resources for a level of cleanup that will support a healthy and sustainable future. Your article told this important story.

As was aptly said, Badger is a gem in the rough -- we just need to shine her up!

Laura Olah

Executive Director

Citizens for Safe Water Around Badger

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