Community Information

Next CAG Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday July 17

Community Involvement

Community involvement is critical to ensure that the concerns of residents, businesses, and other entities are addressed during the site investigation and cleanup process. A Community Involvement Plan (CIP) provides a framework to facilitate communication among community members, VA, and its partner agencies and to encourage community involvement in site activities. VA uses the community involvement activities outlined in the CIP to ensure that residents are informed, continuously updated, and provided ample opportunities to be involved.

Here are some community involvement practices VA is using:

  • Public meeting notices printed in the newspaper.
  • An electronic copy of the Administrative Record 
  • Public agency briefings
  • Public informational meetings with Q & A opportunities, fact sheets, and flyers
  • Community Council briefings
  • Written correspondence to property owners where investigations are conducted

 

How Can I Get Involved?

Join the Community Advisory Group (CAG)

Here are a few activities you can be involved in to keep informed and contribute to the project:

  • Ask questions, leave comments, or ask to be added to the Community Advisory Group (CAG) email list.
  • Participate in public meetings
  • Read the work plans and other important documents available in the Administrative Record
  • Request support from EPA’s Region 8 Community Involvement Coordinator, Missy Haniewicz at: Haniewicz.Missy@epa.gov

Community Advisory Group (CAG) Meetings

Community Involvement Plan (2021)