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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2001

The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednessday released a plan to clean up years of historical mining in Idaho.

The plan includes cleanup efforts that affect tribes, but not everyone is happy about the EPA's efforts. The Coeur d'Alene Tribe, which owns the southern third of Lake Coeur d'Alene, is not pleased with the EPA's proposal to clean up the lake.

The plan includes a health study of the Spokane Reservation, to find out if mining pollution affected tribal members. Those who fish in the Spokane River as targeted.

The plan is expected to cost at least $359 million and could take 20 to 30 years to complete. Public hearings will be held next month, with a final record of decision expected early next year.

Get the Story:
EPA releases basin plan (The Spokesman Review 10/25)
EPA Proposes Lead Cleanup in Northern Idah (The Los Angeles Times 10/25)

Relevant Links:
The Coeur d'Alene Tribe - http://www.cdatribe.com

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