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News ArchivesAdministrative Record Office Closed on January 16Posted 1/13/2012 The Fort Ord Administrative Record office will be closed all day on Monday, January 15, 2012 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Documents can be viewed online here If you need assistance, you can call (831) 393-9186 and leave a message. Someone will return your call when the office re-opens. Free Guided Bus Tours of Cleanup Sites: Saturday, February 25, 2012 Posted 1/12/2012 The Fort Ord Environmental Cleanup staff will host free guided bus tours of cleanup sites on Saturday, February 25, 2012. This bus tour will feature a 90 minute tour of the Fort Ord cleanup sites including the landfill, munitions areas and groundwater treatment plants. Click here to download the Tour Flyer Buses depart at 10:00 a.m. and at 11:45 a.m. from Building 4522 Joe Lloyd Way, Former Fort Ord or call the Fort Ord Community Relations Office for more details at (831) 393-1284. Each tour is the same, so pick a time that works for you. There are no reservations. Don't want to join the bus tour? Visit the Open House from 10:00 a.m. to Noon instead. View the Tour Map Marina In Motion Community Meeting Posted 1/12/2012 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Technical Assistance Grant Meeting January 23, 2012 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) to Marina in Motion, a community group. The purpose of the TAG is to provide an additional mechanism for public outreach and information regarding the ongoing remediation efforts at Ft. Ord. Marina in Motion has scheduled a community meeting for Monday, January 23, 2012 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Marina Library. For additional information about the TAG meeting, please see the attached flyer or contact Dan Amadeo at marinainmotion@gmail.com or at phone number (831) 384-5486. Click here for flyer Holiday Schedule for Fort Ord BRAC Office Posted 12/22/2011 The Fort Ord Administrative Record will be closed on December 26, 2011 and on January 2, 2012 in observance for the Holidays. Documents can be viewed online at www.fortordcleanup.com/adminrec/arsearch.asp. If you need assistance, you can call (831) 393-9186 and leave a message. Someone will return your call the next business day. Finally, we would like to take this opportunity to wish you all the best this season. We look forward to continuing to work with you all in the new year. January 2012 Community Involvement Workshop Posted 12/9/2011 Join the Fort Ord Environmental Cleanup staff from the U.S. Army's Base Realignment and Closure office as well as representatives from Fort Ord Reuse Authority at the January 11, 2012 Community Involvement Workshop. View Meeting Details The key discussion topics are updates on (1) the Army groundwater cleanup and monitoring program and (2) an update from the Environmental Services Cooperative Agreement Remediation Program. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Location: Marina Library, 190 Seaside Circle Marina, CA Administrative Record Office CLOSED on November 24 and 25 Posted 11/22/2011 The Fort Ord Administrative Record office will be closed on November 24 and 25, 2011. Documents can be viewed online at www.fortordcleanup.com/adminrec/arsearch.asp. If you need assistance, you can call (831) 393-9186 and leave a message. Someone will return your call on November 28. Administrative Record Office CLOSED on Veteran's Day Posted 11/10/2011  The Fort Ord Administrative Record office will be closed all day on Friday, November 11, 2011 in observance of Veterans Day. Documents can be viewed online at www.fortordcleanup.com/adminrec/arsearch.asp. If you need assistance, you can call (831) 393-9186 and leave a message. Someone will return your call when the office re-opens on Monday November 14, 2011. The 3rd Fort Ord Five-Year Review Process is Underway Posted 11/7/2011 The U. S. Department of Army (Army) has begun conducting a formal review of all in-place cleanup remedies for the Fort Ord Superfund Site in Monterey County, California. The results of the basewide review will be documented in a report known as a Five-Year Review. For Fort Ord, this will be the 3rd Five-Year Review; previous Five-Year Reviews were conducted in 2002 and 2007. What Is a Five-Year Review? Five-Year Reviews involve a comprehensive assessment of the performance of an environmental cleanup program and its ongoing protectiveness of human health and the environment. The Review Team will evaluate if environmental standards that affect the site have changed, whether the cleanup continues to be protective of human health and the environment and if it can be expected to remain protective after completion of the project. How You Can Contribute to the Five-Year Review: During the Five-Year Review, the Army will conduct interviews with various parties, including community members, local officials and agency representatives to obtain information about the site and any concerns. Click here to download the interview questionnaire If you do not have the time for an interview, you can also complete the questionnaire and return it to the Army. The questionnaires and interviews will provide information about successes and/or problems with implementation of the remedies and these findings will be incorporated into the 3rd Five-Year Review. How to participate: -Download, print and mail the PDF version of the questionnaire no later than November 15, 2011 -Schedule an interview- call Melissa Broadston at (831) 393-1284 or by e-mail at Melissa.Broadston@us.army.mil. We hope you will take the time to participate in this important effort by completing the questionnaire or scheduling an interview. Please contact Melissa Broadston at (831) 393-1284, or e-mail at:melissa.broadston@us.army.mil for more information. For more information, click here for a fact sheet. Administrative Record Office Closed October 10 for Columbus Day Posted 10/7/2011 The Fort Ord Administrative Record office will be closed on Monday, October 10 in observation of Columbus Day. BLM's National Public Lands Day Event at Fort Ord Posted 9/27/2011 The Fort Ord Base Realignment and Closure field office is pleased to be co-sponsoring an event on the former Fort Ord in conjunction with Bureau of Land Management National Public Lands Day on the Former Fort Ord on Saturday, October 22, 2011. National Public Lands Day celebration is a free, family-friendly event. National Public Lands Day is a nationwide celebration where citizens can show their appreciation for public lands and parks, and lend a hand in improving their condition. Please join us and help us with one of the following projects: - Seed and straw throw - popular for kids and helps to reduce erosion - Recreation site cleanup - a nice event for trail fans - Native seed collection - help to collect seeds for habitat restoration work - Weed wacking - perfect for those that dislike weeds! Contact Tammy Jakl, Park Ranger at (831) 394-8314 if you have questions.  Event Details and Map We’re on the Road Again: CSUMB Otter Showcase Posted 9/12/2011 If you are in the Marina area on Tuesday, September 13, please stop by the Fort Ord Cleanup information booth at the California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB) Otter Showcase from Noon to 2 p.m. We are participating in CSUMB’s Otter Showcase event which is being held on the campus quad. Informal Community Workshop hosted by the Fort Ord Reuse Authority (FORA) Posted 9/5/2011 Informal Community Workshop hosted by the Fort Ord Reuse Authority (FORA) WHEN: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 TIME: 6:00 - 8:15 p.m. WHERE: FORA Conference Facility 201 13th Street, Building 2925, Marina, CA Click to view flyer The Fort Ord Reuse Authority (FORA) is hosting an Informal Community Workshop to bring the local community up-to-date on the Environmental Services Cooperative Agreement (ESCA) Remediation Program (RP) at the Former Fort Ord. Please join FORA for an overview of the activities in the Parker Flats Area, a community involvement update and a review of the Residential Quality Assurance Process (also called RQA) and an update on related RQA work. During this workshop, community members will have an opportunity to learn about ESCA RP activities, ask questions, and get more detailed information on the project. Members of the FORA staff and their contractors will be present to engage in discussion, provide project details, and guide people through the remediation process. Visit their website for additional details: www.fora-esca-rp.com. Pizza and beverages will be provided by FORA. If you are interested in attending, please call to make a reservation by Tuesday, September 13th, 5:00 p.m. For details, contact FORA at (831) 883-3506 via or email esca@fora.org. _______ FORA Moved! New FORA address as of August 15, 2011 920 2nd Avenue; Suite A Marina, CA 93933 Note that the e-mail addresses and telephone numbers will remain the same. Marina In Motion Community Meeting Posted 8/29/2011 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Technical Assistance Grant Meeting September 26, 2011 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) to Marina in Motion, a community group. The purpose of the TAG is to provide an additional mechanism for public outreach and information regarding the ongoing remediation efforts at Ft. Ord. Marina in Motion has scheduled a community meeting for Monday, September 26, 2011 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Marina Library. For additional information about the TAG meeting, please see the attached flyer or contact Dan Amadeo at marinainmotion@gmail.com or at phone number (831)384-5486. Click here to view the flyer Free Tours by Appointment Posted 8/11/2011  Available Now!.....Tours and Talks.........It's FreeAs a part of the Army's community outreach program for the cleanup of the former Fort Ord, we offer tours of the former Fort Ord cleanup sites and facilities as well as presentations about the cleanup process. Tours are arranged by appointment. We ask for at least two weeks advance notice. The tour days are Tuesday through Thursday and the recommended start times are 9:00 am and 2:00 pm. Tours last from 60 to 90 minutes. For groups of 25 or more we will provide the bus transportation. The tour departure location is Building 4463, Gigling Road at the former Fort Ord. Tours can include opportunities to get off the bus. In these cases, we suggest the attire to include comfortable, close-toed walking shoes, and a jacket. In addition to tours, the Fort Ord Base Realignment and Closure field office has cleanup experts from various disciplines who are willing to speak to interested community groups. Their areas of expertise related to the Fort Ord cleanup project include groundwater and soil contamination, munitions and explosives of concern clearance, and habitat management. To Schedule a Tour: Melissa Broadston Fort Ord Cleanup Community Involvement 831-393-1284 or email Melissa.Broadston@us.army.mil August 10, 2011 Community Involvement Workshop Posted 8/10/2011 Join the Fort Ord Environmental Cleanup staff from the U.S. Army's Base Realignment and Closure office as well as representatives from Fort Ord Reuse Authority at the August 10, 2011 Community Involvement Workshop from 6:30-9:30 p.m.. View Meeting Details The key discussion topics are updates on: -(1) the Army’s Site 39 soil cleanup, -(2) the Army’s landfill - operations and maintenance activities and -(3) the Fort Ord Reuse Authority’s Environmental Services Cooperative Agreement Remediation Program. Please note: We are meeting at Oldemeyer Center in Seaside Location: Oldemeyer Center, 968 Hilby Avenue, Seaside, CA Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Monterey County Fair - Fort Ord Cleanup Information Booth Posted 8/2/2011  Visit the Fort Ord Environmental Cleanup Booth (it is actually a tent) at the Monterey County Fair September 2 and 3. This is a great opportunity to ask your questions about the Fort Ord cleanup. Please stop by to say hello and meet some of the people who work on the cleanup project. Call (831)393-1284 for details. For more information about the fair, go to www.montereycountyfair.com Limited Hours for Administrative Record Office 7/18/2011 through 7/22/2011 Posted 7/11/2011 The Fort Ord Administrative Record office will experience limited hours of availability during the week of July 18 through July 22. We will resume normal hours on Monday, July 25. Documents can be viewed online at www.fortordcleanup.com/adminrec/arsearch.asp. To leave a message for the Administrative Record Coordinator, call (831) 393-9693 or email adminrecord@fortordcleanup.com. If you require immediate assistance or need to make a viewing appointment, please call (831) 242-7910 and leave a message. Someone will return your call promptly. Digging and Hauling Soil on Fort Ord Continues Posted 7/4/2011 Riding or walking on the paved roads near Fort Ord's Parker Flats area and see truck traffic? The Army is digging up soil in the Impact Area and trucking it to the Fort Ord landfill. Special Attention for Cyclists: If you ride your bicycle in the vicinity of the Bureau of Land Management Headquarters, please review the attached map of the hauling route. Haul Route Information for Cyclists The Army will be hauling soils on certain sections of Barloy Canyon, Parker Flats Road and Eucalyptus Road weekdays from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Please be very aware of this truck traffic which will continue through December 2011. Some residents of upper Seaside and Ord Military Community (Fitch and Marshall Parks) as well as students and faculty at California State University Monterey Bay may see continued Fort Ord truck traffic over the next few months. Click here to view the fact sheet including a map and schedule. Contact: Melissa Broadston Fort Ord Cleanup Community Involvement 831-393-1284 or email Melissa.Broadston@us.army.mil How are we doing? We want to know... Posted 6/28/2011  Help us refine the community outreach program for Fort Ord by participating in the 2011 Fort Ord cleanup community survey. We regularly update the Fort Ord Community Relations Plan which describes how community members can participate in decisions about the environmental cleanup of the former Fort Ord. We use recent input from community members through the Environmental Cleanup Survey and community interviews as supporting information in the process of producing updates to the outreach program. We are very interested in learning how you would like to participate in the environmental cleanup at Fort Ord. Additionally, the information we collect from the survey and community interviews will be used to help us determine the level of community interest in this site and fit the public participation program to the community's information needs. The Environmental Cleanup Survey can help the Army to identify your interest in the cleanup. By completing and returning the Survey, you can help yourself, your community, and the Army to develop better communication and understanding. There are three ways you can complete the survey. How to Complete the Online Survey: - As an online form - Print and mail the HTML version - Download, print and mail the PDF version We also invite you to participate in an interview about your interests and concerns surrounding the cleanup. We encourage you to share this survey with neighbors and friends. We hope you will take the time to participate in this important effort by completing the survey or scheduling an interview. Please contact Melissa Broadston at (831) 393-1284, or e-mail at: melissa.broadston@us.army.mil for more information. Army Announces 2011 Fort Ord Prescribed Burn Cancelled Posted 6/16/2011 The Army has been preparing two areas for prescribed burns in 2011 by cutting fuel breaks. During site preparation, two types of large artillery projectiles were encountered on the surface, an unexpected event since these types of projectiles are generally found buried several feet into the ground. The presence of these items on the ground surface makes the areas unsafe to burn. The items encountered require a much greater safety setback distance than had been anticipated. The distance required exceeds our capabilities to conduct a safe prescribed burn. Because of this, the vegetation must be cut to allow the safe removal of unexploded ordnance remaining in these areas. Once the surface unexploded ordnance has been removed from the areas and the vegetation grows back sufficiently to carry a fire, the areas will be burned to ensure successful recovery of the rare, fire-dependant chaparral habitat. Previously, prescribed burns have been conducted successfully and safely in many areas of Fort Ord to clear vegetation allowing safe access to locate and remove unexploded ordnance. The type of ordnance in the area determines safety setback distances which are then used to establish the width of the fuel break, as well as the height that helicopters igniting the fires must fly during burn operations. Because of the specific circumstances associated with these large artillery projectiles found on the surface, this year’s burn cancellation is an exception to the Army’s program to clear the vegetation with prescribed burns. The Army is planning to resume the prescribed burn program in 2012 to support the ongoing unexploded ordnance cleanup program. Cancellation of 2011 Fort Ord Prescribed Burns, Frequently Asked Questions Photo and description of one of the 155mm projectiles found Photo and description of the 8 inch projection found 2010 Fort Ord Cleanup Annual Report Posted 6/8/2011 The Fort Ord Environmental Cleanup Annual Report is now available online. Read about subjects such as the current military munitions removal activities, the latest groundwater cleanup information, community outreach activities and more. Click here to view the report. Please note: a paper copy of this report is being sent via bulk mail to various zip codes within the Monterey Peninsula area. We are unable to eliminate specific addresses when we use bulk mail, so you may receive a copy in the mail even though you have requested email-only notifications. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Technical Assistance Grant Meeting June 27, 2011 Posted 6/8/2011 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) to Marina in Motion, a community group. The purpose of the TAG is to provide an additional mechanism for public outreach and information regarding the ongoing remediation efforts at Ft. Ord. Marina in Motion has scheduled a community meeting for Monday, June 27, 2011 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Marina Library. For additional information about the TAG meeting, please see the attached flyer or contact Dan Amadeo at marinainmotion@gmail.com or at phone number (831)384-5486. Click here to view the flyer. Do you use the Fort Ord Bureau of Land Management Recreational Areas near Hennekins Ranch Road and Watkins Gate Road? Posted 5/26/2011 If so, please be aware of an ongoing investigation... Fort Ord Munitions Response Remedial Investigation / Feasibility Study - Remaining Areas The Fort Ord cleanup field investigation team is working in Bureau of Land Management area, near Hennekins Ranch Road and Watkins Gate Road to obtain subsurface information, i.e. detecting and mapping subsurface anomalies that might be munitions-related. Click here for a map of the investigation area as well as details on this investigation project. These investigation teams will be operating in narrow paths and may not be easily visible. Please observe caution and “trail closed” signs so your recreational activities do not need to be interrupted. If you have any questions please call the Army’s BRAC office at 831-393-1284 or 1-800-852-9699. Guided Walk / Mobile Workshop was a very popular event - thanks to your participation! Posted 5/16/2011  Wow, what a great day for a guided walk inside the Impact Area... With perfect, cool walking weather, over 50 people participated in our second guided walk inside the Impact Area on Saturday, May 14. In addition to seeing the future lands of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) at Fort Ord, participants were able to hear more about the Army's prescribed burn program, munitions clearance program and habitat management actions. Thanks to all who made this such a wonderful event. Click here to view pictures of Fort Ord Wildflowers  Hikes in the Impact Area on May 14 - Registration Closed Posted 5/9/2011 Looks like rain? Heavy rain will cancel, but call Melissa Broadston at 393-1284 if in doubt. If calling after hours or on Saturday, there will be a message at 393-1284.  Please note--registration is now closed for the May 14th Nature Hike. All registered participants will receive confirmation in the next week. We have scheduled two 90-minute walking tours of a cleared area within our Impact Area. The tours will take place on Saturday, May 14, 2011 from 10:00 a.m to Noon. You can choose from a 1 mile walk or a three mile walk. Contact Melissa at (831) 393-1284 or by e-mail at melissa.broadston@us.army.mil. For a sneak peek at some of the wildflowers we hope to see, click here For a detailed look ahead to the hiking routes, click here Driving Directions from Salinas Driving Directions from Hwy. 1 / Monterey We’re on the Road Again: CSUMB Earth Day Posted 4/21/2011 If you are in the Marina area on Thursday, April 21, please stop by the Fort Ord Cleanup information booth at the California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB) from Noon to 5 p.m.. We are participating in CSUMB’s annual Earth Day Farmers Market on the campus quad. At the end the day CSUMB is also sponsoring a reggae fest from 9 p.m. to midnight in the Black Box Cabaret. Performers include Mystic Roots and the Renee Asteria Band. The event is free for students and $5 for guests. For more information about this event, go to http://news.csumb.edu/news/2011/apr/15/earth-csumb. Visit Our Information Booth Posted 4/20/2011  Visit the Fort Ord Environmental Cleanup information booth at the Marina International Festival of the Winds on May 7 and 8. The booth will be set-up at Glorya Jean Tate Park in Marina, CA on both days. Contact the Fort Ord Community Relations office at (831) 393-1284 for details. April 13, 2011 Community Involvement Workshop Posted 4/11/2011 Join the Fort Ord Environmental Cleanup staff from the U.S. Army's Base Realignment and Closure office as well as representatives from Fort Ord Reuse Authority at the April 13, 2011 Community Involvement Workshop. View Meeting Details The key discussion topics are updates on (1) the Army’s prescribed burn program and (2) an update from the Environmental Services Cooperative Agreement Remediation Program. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Location: Marina Library, 190 Seaside Circle Marina, CA THIS WEEK: FORT ORD CLEANUP ANNOUNCES TWO PUBLIC REVIEW PERIODS Posted 3/28/2011 BLM HQ: The Army is announcing a public review period for the munitions document titled: "Track 1 Plug-In Approval Memorandum, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Headquarters and Munitions Response Site (MRS) 35, Former Fort Ord". The public is encouraged to review and comment on this document which recommends no further action regarding munitions response for BLM Headquarters and MRS-35. The site, approximately 15.7 acres, was the location of the former Fort Ord Range Control in the 1960s through base closure, and currently serves as the BLM headquarters. The site is centrally located on the northern edge of the Impact Area, south of Eucalyptus Road and just west of Watkins Gate Road. This Approval Memorandum provides a description of the area, history and uses, investigations conducted to date, and rationale for designating the site as Track 1. E20C.1: The Army is also announcing a public review period for the munitions document titled: "Track 1 Plug-In Approval Memorandum, MRS-24A, MRS-24C, and Parcel E20c.1, Former Fort Ord". The public is encouraged to review and comment on this document which recommends no further action regarding munitions response for MRS-24A, MRS-24C, and Parcel E20c.1. MRS-24A lies within the boundary of Parcel E20c.1 in the southwest corner. This was the location of a “Practice Rifle Grenade” range. MRS-24C is located on the north side of Parcel E20c.1. This was the location of a “Live Grenade” area. Parcel E20c.1 is located immediately north of and adjacent to the former Fort Ord Impact Area on the north side of Eucalyptus Road. The site, approximately 80 acres, is located in close proximity to a residential neighborhood (Fitch Park) on the former Fort Ord. This Approval Memorandum provides a description of the area, history and uses, investigations conducted to date, and rationale for designating the site as Track 1. Go to the document review section of the web site to review of copy of the Track 1 approval memos for each area. REVIEW PERIODS: The Approval Memoranda are available for public review. BLM HQ: March 28 – April 27, 2011 E20C.1: March 30 – April 29, 2011 SEND YOUR COMMENTS BY MAIL TO: Gail Youngblood Department of the Army Fort Ord BRAC Office P.O. Box 5008 Monterey, California 93944-5008 If you have questions, contact Melissa Broadston by phone at (831) 393-1284 or by email at Melissa.Broadston@us.army.mil. Para obtener una copia en Espanol contacte 831-393-1284. View the Documents Online: Draft Track 1 Plug-In Approval Memorandum, BLM-Headquarters and MRS-35, Former Fort Ord, California Draft Final Track 1 Plug-In Approval Memorandum, MRS-24A, MRS-24C, and Parcel E20c.1, Former Fort Ord, California No Scheduled Army Detonation Today Posted 3/24/2011 There is no scheduled detonation of suspected Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) items by the U.S. Army today. There are no additional Army detonations scheduled through March 31, 2011 Detonations have been scheduled through March 31, 2011 for the Fort Ord Reuse Authority Environmental Services Cooperative Agreement remediation program. Please call (831) 883-3506 for details. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Technical Assistance Grant Meeting March 28, 2011 Posted 3/24/2011 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) to Marina in Motion, a community group. The purpose of the TAG is to provide an additional mechanism for public outreach and information regarding the ongoing remediation efforts at Ft. Ord. Marina in Motion has scheduled a community meeting for Monday, March 28, 2011 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Marina Library. For additional information about the TAG meeting, please see the attached flyer or contact Dan Amadeo at marinainmotion@gmail.com or at phone number (831) 384-5486. Click here to view flyer Web Site Unavailable During Upgrades: March 9-16, 2011 Posted 3/8/2011 The web site www.FortOrdCleanup.com will be unavailable while the data system storage is upgraded. The Army will begin shutting down www.FortOrd Cleanup.com services at Noon on Wednesday March 9, 2011; the www.FortOrdCleanup.com web site should be restored on March 16, 2011. If you are interested in reviewing the documents in the Fort Ord Administrative Record, please visit the Fort Ord Administrative Record located at: 4463 Gigling Road Ord Military Community, CA 93944-5008 Telephone: (831) 393-1284 Email: adminrecord@fortordcleanup.com Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. By Appointment: (831) 393-9186 or (831-393-1284 Closed daily 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. for lunch and on Federal We apologize for the inconvenience. Informal Community Workshop hosted by FORA Posted 3/5/2011 The Fort Ord Reuse Authority (FORA) is hosting an Informal Community Workshop to bring the local community up-to-date on the Environmental Services Cooperative Agreement (ESCA) Remediation Program (RP) at the Former Fort Ord. Please join FORA for an overview of the activities planned for 2011. FORA will also provide information on the ESCA activities that have taken place in 2010. Visit their website for additional details: www.fora-esca-rp.com. Pizza and beverages will be provided by FORA. If you are interested in attending, please call to make a reservation by Tuesday, March 15th, 5:00 p.m. For details, contact FORA at (831) 883-3506 via or email esca@fora.org. Another Wonderful Open House / Bus Tour Thanks to You Posted 2/28/2011 Many, many thanks to all who participated in our February 26, 2011 Open House/Bus Tour. Attendance at the event was at over 100 people - in spite of a cold and gloomy weather forecast. Everyone had a chance to drive by the soil and groundwater cleanup areas in addition to a drive past the munitions cleanup sites. Yet again, our most popular part of the tour was a stop at land designated for the Central Coast State Veterans Cemetery. At the Open House, various information booths were set up to provide cleanup information. Topics such as water cleanup, munitions clearance, prescribed burns, and water conservation provided participants a perspective of the Fort Ord cleanup projects. Thanks again for spending your Saturday with the Fort Ord cleanup crew. Our next community-wide Open House Bus Tour is scheduled for June 25, 2011. This tour will be dedicated to views of the munitions cleanup projects and will include one stop inside the Impact Area. Melissa Broadston Fort Ord Cleanup Community Involvement 831-393-1284 Coming Soon! Fort Ord Cleanup Open House / Bus Tour: February 26, 2011 Posted 1/18/2011  Rain, shine or snow: we're still going on a tour! Learn more about the cleanup of the former Fort Ord at the semi-annual community Bus Tour and Open House on Saturday, February 26, 2011. Take a free 90 minute guided bus tour of the various cleanup areas at the former Fort Ord. If you don't want to join the bus tour, then visit the Open House from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Open house topics such as water cleanup, munitions clearance, prescribed burns, and water conservation provide participants a perspective of the Fort Ord cleanup projects. Buses depart at 10:00 a.m. and at 11:45 a.m. from Building 4522 Joe Lloyd Way View flyer for additional details or contact: Melissa Broadston Fort Ord Cleanup Community Involvement 831-393-1284 Melissa.Broadston@us.army.mil Construction Update: Well Installation in Abrams, Schoonover and Fredrick Parks Posted 1/18/2011  Construction Update: Groundwater Monitoring Well Installation - Beginning Mid-January 2011 Some residents of Abrams Park, Schoonover Park and Fredrick Park 1 may see workers and equipment in areas near their homes mid-January. WHY? The Army will be installing four groundwater wells as part of the on-going groundwater cleanup at the former Fort Ord. The well construction activities will take about 2 weeks. The wells will be used to monitor the groundwater. YOUR WATER IS SAFE: The groundwater in this area is not used for drinking water. Your drinking water is supplied by the Marina Coast Water District from a different source area. Drinking water quality is very important and it is regularly tested by the Marina Coast Water District. Your drinking water meets all federal and state standards for safety. PDF Flyers: - Abrams Park, Well #81 - Schoonover Park, Well #82 - Fredrick Park 1, Well #46 QUESTIONS: Melissa Broadston, U.S. Army Fort Ord BRAC Office E-mail: Melissa.Broadston@us.army.mil Phone: 831 393-1284 January 2011 Community Involvement Workshop Posted 1/3/2011 Join the Fort Ord Environmental Cleanup staff from the U.S. Army's Base Realignment and Closure office as well as representatives from Fort Ord Reuse Authority at the January 12, 2011 Community Involvement Workshop. View Meeting Details The key discussion topics are updates on (1) the Army groundwater cleanup and monitoring program and (2) an update from the Environmental Services Cooperative Agreement Remediation Program. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Location: Marina Library, 190 Seaside Circle Marina, CA Calendar of Events for Year 2011 Posted 12/6/2010 The schedule of Fort Ord Community Involvement Workshops, Bus Tours, Environmental Cleanup Information Booth participation at various community events, and other proposed activities can be viewed on this website here. The schedule is subject to change so please continue to check the website for updates, or contact the Community Relations office at (831) 393-1284 if you would like to be added to our mailing list. Specify if you'd like paper copies to be sent in the mail or email notices instead. End of 2010 Prescribed Burn Season Posted 12/5/2010 The Fort Ord Prescribed Burn season for 2010 is over. Wet weather conditions in mid-November have ended blacklining operations and all planned prescribed burns were completed in October. The next year's burn season will begin on July 1, 2011. The 2010 Prescribed Burn After Action Report (an evaluation of the prescribed burns on October 7 and 8, 2010) will be made available for public review sometime in January or February 2011. The 2011 Prescribed Burn Plan will be made available for public review in February 2011. Both of these reports will be available at www.FortOrdCleanup.com. In June 2011, the Army will publish information about registration for the 2011 prescribed burn direct notification program. Thank you for your interest in the Fort Ord cleanup program. Fort Ord Prescribed Burn Complete Posted 10/9/2010 With the successful completion of prescribed burns on October 7 and 8, the Army has concluded the 2010 prescribed burn season. Under the direction of the Presidio of Monterey Fire Department (POMFD) and in close cooperation with staff and meteorological advisers from the Naval Postgraduate School and the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District, the prescribed burns safety removed the vegetation from nearly 300 acres of Monterey's native habitat. The POMFD will continue to treat any remaining hot spots in the burn areas to ensure community safety and reduce residual smoke. Removal of unexploded ordnance will commence as soon as crews can safety enter the burn units. Community comments concerning the Army's prescribed burn program may be directed to the Fort Ord Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Office: U.S. Army Fort Ord BRAC Field Office Prescribed Burn Program P.O. Box 5008 Monterey, CA 93944  Burn Started: 8:15 a.m. Posted 10/8/2010 Friday Morning 8:30 a.m. Former Fort Ord Prescribed Burn Program: At 8:15 a.m., a prescribed burn was started at Burn Unit 15 (167 acres). Ignition of this burn may take about 2 hours; however, smoke may be present through the afternoon. If you are enrolled in the direct notification program, you will receive a phone call and/or e-mail regarding ignition. You will also be notified when this burn is complete. If you live on or near the Former Fort Ord, we recommend that you close your windows through Saturday morning. Residents of the Highway 68 corridor may experience smoke this afternoon. Please call the hotline at 1-800-852-9699 or continue check this website www.FortOrdCleanup.com for more information for updates.  Do you travel near Fort Ord? -Commuter traffic will be NOT be affected by the planned prescribed burn(s). No roads will be closed. Do you use Fort Ord as hiker, biker, or horseback rider? -Several of the trails near the Bureau of Land Management offices are closed. Please stay on trails north of Gigling. Hotline operators will be available until 5:00 p.m. today. After hours, all phone calls will be returned the next morning.  Status: Fort Ord Prescribed Burns Posted 10/7/2010 Despues del 1 de julio del 2010, el Ejercito pretende llevar a cabo una o mas quemas programadas en el antiguo Fort Ord. ***There are no prescribed burns scheduled through and including October 5.*** Register with the Direct Notification Program to be notified when a prescribed burn is imminent, and when a prescribed burn is started. Direct notification will be provided by telephone or email for anyone who wants to receive such notification. Check this website or call 1-800-852-9699 for periodic updates. If you registered for the direct notification program in 2009 or prior years, you must re-register for the program in 2010. Community members can register for this program or update existing contact information by either calling the toll free number or by completing the Direct Notification Program registration form. Go to http://www.fortordcleanup.com/burnprogram to download the registration form or for additional details on the program. The Army will use your contact information only to provide prescribed burn update information. Registration forms can be sent to: Base Realignment and Closure Field Office Fort Ord Prescribed Burn Direct Notification Program P.O. Box 5008 Monterey, CA 93944-5008 FAX: (831) 393-9188 Questions? Call Melissa Broadston, Fort Ord Cleanup Community Involvement at 831-393-1284 Email: Melissa.Broadston@us.army.mil Community Involvement Workshop - October 13, 2010 Posted 10/5/2010 Join the Fort Ord Environmental Cleanup staff from the U.S. Army's Base Realignment and Closure office as well as representatives from Fort Ord Reuse Authority's at the October 13, Community Involvement Workshop. Meeting Details The key discussion topics are updates on (1) last week's prescribed burns including an overview of blacklining operations, and (2) an update from the Environmental Services Cooperative Agreement Remediation Program. Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Location: Marina Library, 190 Seaside Circle Marina, CA For questions contact: Melissa Broadston Fort Ord Cleanup Community Involvement 831-393-1284 Melissa.Broadston@us.army.mil Fort Ord Prescribed Burn Update Posted 10/3/2010 Prescribed Burn Update Thursday 9:30 am October 7, 2010 Former Fort Ord Prescribed Burn Program: Weather forecasts show the appropriate weather conditions to conduct a prescribed burn today. This could happen as early as 10:00 am (October 7, 2010). We are planning for a prescribed burn at Burn Unit 21--about 110 acres. If weather permits, we may have another prescribed burn at Burn Unit 15--about 167 acres today or tommorrow. Burn Units 21 and 15 are located next to the areas burned last year. We will update the hotline and web site after the prescribed burn has been ignited. If you are enrolled in our direct notification program, you will received a phone call and/or e-mail when the burn is ignited. If a prescribed burn occurs, we recommend that you close your windows and keep them closed through tomorrow (Friday) morning. Please call the hotline at 1-800-852-9699 or continue check this website www.FortOrdCleanup.com for more information. Do you travel near Fort Ord? -Commuter traffic will be NOT be affected by the planned prescribed burn(s). No roads will be closed. Do you use Fort Ord as hiker, biker, or horseback rider? -Several of the trails near the Bureau of Land Management offices will be closed for a short time. Please stay on trails north of Gigling road during this time. Hotline operators will be available until 5:00 pm. After hours, all phone calls will be returned the next morning. Click here to view map Blacklining Operations (Weather Permitting) May Resume October 6 Posted 9/27/2010  The Army will not conduct any prescribed burns or blacklining operations through and including October 5. What is blacklining? Over the last month, vegetation has been cut to serve as fuel breaks for the 2010 burn units. Blacklining operations (burning of cut and chipped vegetation debris) are planned for burn units 32 and 34. These areas must be burned to reduce the risk of a wildfire and promote the regrowth of maritime chaparral. Over a period of several days, fire management personnel will use a hand-held device (see photo) to burn the vegetation debris that remains after the area was cut. These burn operations are being conducted by the Presidio of Monterey Fire Department and have been coordinated with the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District. NOTE: During blacklining operations, there is no impact to commuter traffic. The blacklining is being conducted in the back country of Fort Ord in an area with vehicle access restrictions. Do you use Fort Ord as hiker, biker, or horseback rider? -Several of the trails near the Bureau of Land Management offices will be closed during blacklining operations. Specifically, Eucalyptus Road may be closed from Parker Flats to Barloy Canyon. Please be aware of posted signs and barricades. For questions, please call Melissa Broadston at 1-800-852-9699 Upcoming Community Involvement Dates Posted 8/6/2010 Click here to view the recent community mailing and document update September 3 & 4, 2010 - Visit the information booth at the Monterey County Fairgrounds. Representatives of the Army will be at the booth on Friday and representatives of the Fort Ord Reuse Authority's Environmental Services Cooperative Agreement Remediation Program will be at the booth on Saturday. October 13, 2010 - Community Involvement Workshop at the Marina Library, 6:30 p.m. to include brief updates on all projects. October 23, 2010 - Bureau of Land Management's Public Lands Day combined with Make a Difference Day activities. More information coming in September. Click here to visit FORA's ESCA RP website to read their quarterly newsletter |
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