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The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) – formerly the MDEQ, will hold an informal open house to learn about the project findings and next steps for the Abandoned Mining Wastes Project.
The focus of the Project is the mining-era chemical containers and residues historically discarded in or near Torch Lake and the Portage Canal.
Work to date has included a review of historic studies, on land and in-lake investigative activities, and a series of remedial actions.
EGLE and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency representatives will be at the open house to provide information and answer questions regarding the Project.
Project area maps, photographs, and information on completed and planned activities at the Lake Linden Recreation Area, Calumet & Hecla Mineral Building in Hubbell, Quincy Mining Company Mason Operation Area, and Quincy Mining Company Portage Operations Area will be available.
The open house will be held May 21st from 4-7pm at the Lake Linden-Hubbell High School Auditorium.
