[CPEO-MEF] PFAS: Wurtsmith [AFB, MI] PFAS cleanup introduces new leadership

[Lenny Siegel <LSiegel@cpeo.org>]

Wurtsmith PFAS cleanup introduces new leadership

By Teresa Homsi, David Nicholas
WCMU Public Media (Central Michigan)
November 22, 2024

Management is changing at the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda. Defense officials say the new structure will improve transparency and the cleanup of toxic "forever chemicals."

WCMU' All Things Considered host David Nicholas spoke with reporter Teresa Homsi, about how community members are reacting to the change. 

This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity and length. You can hear the conversation by clicking the LISTEN button above.

David Nicholas: So what are these changes and how will affect the cleanup there?

Teresa Homsi: There were some new faces in Oscoda this week. The Air Force is reorganizing management at the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base. The Air Force has a pretty complicated chain of command, so I'm not going to get too in-depth with it. 

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For the entire story, see
https://radio.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-11-22/wurtsmith-pfas-cleanup-introduces-new-leadership

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Lenny Siegel
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