Two Years Following Coldwater Creek Signage Act, Congresswoman Bush Celebrates Official Installations Along Coldwater Creek
Washington, D.C. (December 6, 2024) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released a statement celebrating the official installment of signage placed along the Coldwater Creek warning people of the potential threat of radioactive waste contamination.
“After years of relentless advocacy, and alongside members of our community, the official installation of signage along Coldwater Creek marks a critical victory in our fight for public health and safety of our communities. This milestone is a collective achievement born from the tireless work of advocates, residents, and local leaders who have fought for years to protect our neighbors from the dangers of radioactive contamination. A special thank you to Just Moms, the U.S. Army Corps Engineers, and the Environmental Protection Agency for their diligent work to make this happen,” said Congresswoman Cori Bush. “Finally our community will at least be aware of the risk that surrounds the radioactive waste in Coldwater Creek. This achievement is not only about raising awareness but also about reaffirming our commitment to fully cleaning up and remediating the toxic legacy of the Manhattan Project. We know that our work is far from over—we will continue fighting until every resident in the St. Louis region and across the country can live free from the threat of radioactive contamination and is compensated for its harms.”
In May 2022, Congresswoman Bush introduced the Coldwater Creek Signage Act which would require signage to be posted along Coldwater Creek informing residents of the dangers of radioactive waste exposure. Since then, the Congresswoman and her office have continuously met with the EPA Region 7 and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to continue her push for warning signs to be placed along the creek.
"We are thrilled to finally have signs up after decades of begging for them. But it’s so sad to us how many lives could have been saved over those decades by a simple metal sign. We are thankful to Congresswoman Bush and everyone who helped and advocated by sharing their heartbreaking stories that led to this,” said Dawn Chapman, Founder of Just Moms.
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