News Releases from Region 06

EPA Continues Work in Minden, La.

DALLAS - (Nov. 18, 2015) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is holding an informal workshop for citizens to discuss the results of recent air and soil sampling. The samples were taken from six locations around Camp Minden, La. The workshop will take place on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 6:30 - 8 p.m., 9649 HWY 80, Building A120, Camp Minden, La. 71055.

WHO: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
Louisiana Military Department

WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 19

WHERE: 9649 HWY 80
Public safety continues to be our first consideration. EPA and the Louisiana Military Department continues to closely monitor on-site conditions. EPA will continue to inform the public of any updated information regarding the risk posed by the materials abandoned at Camp Minden.

Credential Media wishing to attend the event can RSVP at r6press@epa.gov.

For more information on EPA's activities at Camp Minden visit: http://www2.epa.gov/la/camp-minden

More about activities in EPA Region 6 is available at http://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/region6.htm