In the News

Below are articles and other news published since the last West Valley Citizen Task Force Meeting. They relate to the West Valley Demonstration Project, nuclear waste cleanup or are otherwise relevant or of potential interest to stakeholders interested in the Project. After each Citizen Task Force Meeting, these articles are compiled into a single document and may be found with the meeting materials for that month.

We Love Springville Magazine – DAM PROJECT SCOBY DAM PROJECT ON TRACK FOR FALL CONSTRUCTION

Spring-Summer 2020 – Those of us in Springville know one of the best attractions and historical places in the area is the Scoby Dam and its park, but that site is looking to get a major facelift in the coming months.

The proposed project to lower Scoby Dam on the Cattaraugus Creek is moving forward with plans by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Project Manager Geoffrey Hintz with the Corps of Engineers said they have spent the past 10 years putting the project together with preliminary studies and planning. Link to article

Chemical & Engineering News – As nuclear waste piles up, scientists seek the best long-term storage solutions

March 30, 2020 – More than a quarter million metric tons of highly radioactive waste sits in storage near nuclear power plants and weapons production facilities worldwide, with over 90,000 metric tons in the US alone. Emitting radiation that can pose serious risks to human health and the environment, the waste, much of it decades old, awaits permanent disposal in geological repositories, but none are operational. With nowhere to go for now, the hazardous materials and their containers continue to age. That unsustainable situation is driving corrosion experts to better understand how steel, glass, and other materials proposed for long-term nuclear waste storage containers might degrade.Read on to learn how these researchers’ findings might help protect people and the environment from waste leakages. Link to article

Springville Journal – Ashford Town Board discusses possible uses for funding

March 19, 2020 – The Ashford Town Board, at is March 11 meeting, discussed $200,00 in community and regulatory support coming to the town through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Energy and possible ways the funding can be used in the future. Link to article

Springville/Ellicottville Pennysaver & News – WVDP promotes safety through the eyes of children

March 12, 2020 – The Department of Energy and CH2M HILL BWXT West Valley (CHBWV), its cleanup contractor at the West Valley Demonstration Project, created a new way to increase safety awareness for workers and their families. It’s called the Family Fun Safety Calendar and features drawings created by WVDP employees’ children, ages 12 and under, that depict general safety practices. Link to article

Springville Journal – Winner announced for Springville Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala

March 12, 2020 – The Springville Area Chamber of Commerce announced the winners to be recognized at the 2020 Awards Gala on March 28.

The award winners were chosen by the Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala Committee following nominations submitted by the general public.

The awardees include Helen Brogan, President’s Award; CH2M HILL BWXT West Valley (CHBWV), Business of the Year; The Meat Shoppe, Small Business of the Year; Springville Volunteer Fire Department, Non‐Profit of the Year; Dennis Dains, Citizen of the Year; David Sullivan, Community Service Award; Max Borsuk, Joe Rumfola D.D.S and Liesle Neureuther, Young Professionals Award; Gentner Commission Market and Lawrence’s Tavern, Longevity Award. Link to article