The Washington State Department of Ecology is taking public comment until July 20 on a plan to complete the clean-up of the Gas Works Park Sediment Unit. Ecology says contaminants from former industrial operations remain in sediment underwater. "The work Ecology does is to address contamination to make sure it's safe and protected for future and current generations," Senior Outreach Planner Ian Fawley said. "We need to be able to address the contamination that's in the sediment in Lake Union, for that very purpose. We're happy to be able to do that, to return this to being healthy for the Lake Union and all the folks who recreate there." READ THE FULL STORY HERE: https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/department-ecology-public-comment-final-clean-up-phase-gas-works-park/281-2f096ac9-1344-4e03-823d-c19adc8541be