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Gov. Nixon Announces Proposed Restoration and Development Projects to Invest Nearly $2 Million in Areas of Southeast Missouri Impacted by Lead Mining

Statement

By: Jay Nixon
By: Jay Nixon
Date: April 19, 2016
Location: Park Hills, MO
Issues: Animals and Wildlife Environment

Gov. Jay Nixon today announced nearly $2 million in several proposed restoration and development projects in areas of southeast Missouri impacted by decades of lead mining. Four proposals have been submitted to the Missouri Trustee Council, which is overseeing the American Smelting and Refining Company (ASARCO) settlement funds.

The funding for the proposed projects in Madison and St. Francois counties would come from a settlement to compensate for natural resources damaged by the historic mining activities of ASARCO. The Missouri Trustee Council includes representatives from the State of Missouri and the federal Fish and Wildlife Service.

"We're committed to addressing the legacy of lead and to improving the health and well-being of our communities, and by working with our local and federal partners, we are delivering on that commitment," Gov. Nixon said. "I look forward to continuing to work diligently with local leaders to identify additional projects."


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