Excerpt from:SITE DESCRIPTION
As part of Governor Gregoire’s efforts to restore the health of the Puget Sound, Ecology’s Toxics Cleanup Program is investigating sediment pollution in seven Bays. These bays include Oakland Bay, Budd Inlet, Port Angeles Harbor, Port Gardner, Port Gamble, Fidalgo and Padilla Bays, and Dumas Bay. The goal is to locate and clean up contamination to protect and maintain sustainable use of valuable natural resources.
Ecology chose Oakland Bay because Shelton Harbor has a history of heavy industrial use and previous studies have provided evidence of contamination. In addition, Oakland Bay is one of the most productive shellfish growing areas in the country. Industrial uses of Oakland Bay resulted in sediment contamination in Shelton Harbor and surrounding areas. Chemicals, woodwaste, and waste water from timber and wood product manufacturing industries have been discharged into Oakland Bay.
Previous investigations revealed the presence of several contaminants above state standards including; metals, semi-volatile organic compounds, petroleum products and wood waste contamination. Early actions in embayments throughout the Puget Sound will contribute significantly towards overall restoration efforts. Ecology’s work will help with efforts to restore the health of the Sound by 2020.
Link to complete report and documents:http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/tcp/sites/oaklandBay/oaklandBay_hp.htm#Sediment_Investigation_Report:
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