[CPEO-MEF] FUDS, MUNITIONS: Green Mountain, Colorado

[Lenny Siegel <lennysiegel@gmail.com>]

Munitions shells raise concerns
Officials say hazardous materials may be in area

by Ryan Parker
Lakewood Sentinel (CO)
March 11, 2010

An investigation has been launched due to last week's discovery of 
pre-World War II era military munitions debris in the open space on the 
north side of Green Mountain in Lakewood.

The announcement came from city and public health officials March 3.

Officials said although the spent shells are harmless — except for being 
sharp — the find is an indicator there may be other hazardous materials 
in the area.

The shells were found in the open space of William Frederick Hayden Park 
on Green Mountain, mainly on the north slopes of the mountain.

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For the entire article, see
http://www.great8newspapers.com/Articles-c-2010-03-11-214391.114125-sub_Munitions_shells_raise_concerns.html#print

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Lenny Siegel
Executive Director, Center for Public Environmental Oversight
a project of the Pacific Studies Center
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Voice: 650/961-8918 or 650/969-1545
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