[CPEO-IRF] Ft. Monroe (VA) proposal

[Lenny Siegel <lsiegel@cpeo.org>]

Protecting Fort Monroe is at the core of the process

Opinion by State Senator Marty Williams
Newport News Daily Press (VA)
February 3 2007

A number of recent public critiques related to Fort Monroe have 
contained some factual mistakes. Let me begin by saying I agree with the 
Daily Press editorial board and share its concerns regarding the reuse 
of Fort Monroe ("Fort Monroe," Jan. 25). Fort Monroe is a nationally 
significant historic property, and the commonwealth is indeed presented 
with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make the right choices for the 
best future use of this property. This is exactly why we need to make 
sure we explore all possibilities for its reuse and proceed with care 
and caution, and along with the support of Virginia's governor I am 
sponsoring a bill that will accomplish those goals.

We know that environmental contamination exists on, and in the waters 
surrounding, the Fort Monroe property. The Army is currently conducting 
an environmental assessment to determine the level of environmental 
contamination. Once this assessment is completed, we will know the 
critical next steps needed to protect the health and safety of all who 
will utilize and enjoy the property in the future.

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For the entire column
http://www.dailypress.com/news/opinion/dp-44313sy0feb03,0,6926005.story?coll=dp-opinion-editorials

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Lenny Siegel
Director, Center for Public Environmental Oversight
c/o PSC, 278-A Hope St., Mountain View, CA 94041
Voice: 650/961-8918 or 650/969-1545
Fax: 650/961-8918
<lsiegel@cpeo.org>
http://www.cpeo.org


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