Northport waterfront cleanup wraps up after six years, removing 28,500 tons of toxic waste

By: Monica Carrillo-Casas

Outlets: The Spokesman-Review

Published: November 13, 2025

Words: 608

Last Updated: 5 days, 4 hours ago

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The Washington state Department of Ecology has wrapped up a six-year project to scrape contaminated dirt in Northport as part of an ongoing effort to improve the rural town’s health.

Erin Andersen, site manager for the department, said the $10.9 million project focused on cleaning up the Northport waterfront, which includes a boat launch area, and access trail that people use to walk to the river and a seasonal beach, known as Black Sand Beach. …

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