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FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 2001 The Environmental Protection Agency held a public meeting on Thursday to discuss the removal of lead from Quapaw-owned land in Tar Creek. Tar Creek is a Superfund site. EPA halted cleanup when state lawmakers failed to provide matching funds. The EPA will still clean up the site, but only those that are tribally- or Indian-owned. Tests have shown that children have dangerous levels of lead and zinc in their blood. Get the Story:
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Cleanup of Quapaw land discussed
Facebook TwitterFRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 2001 The Environmental Protection Agency held a public meeting on Thursday to discuss the removal of lead from Quapaw-owned land in Tar Creek. Tar Creek is a Superfund site. EPA halted cleanup when state lawmakers failed to provide matching funds. The EPA will still clean up the site, but only those that are tribally- or Indian-owned. Tests have shown that children have dangerous levels of lead and zinc in their blood. Get the Story:
Residents, EPA discuss cleanup at Tar Creek (AP 8/17) Related Stories:
Tribe, lawmakers tour Superfund site (5/30)
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