A first-year study indicates an 85 percent reduction of white phosphorus in the surface sediments. With the treatment strategy implemented, the five-year plan will continue. Additional pumps will be deployed, increasing drainage of contaminated areas. Concurrently, annual assessment reports of the efficacy of the treatment program will be filed, with the possible treatment of additional areas and monitoring the overall situation at the Flats. Not just the waterfowl benefit from this clean-up.
Soldiers get training with live explosives.
Soldiers and engineers were assisted by Huey and Blackhawk helicopters and crew to transport personnel and water pumps and generators to remote areas of the marsh. The helicopter crews also assisted in placing the equipment and charges.