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AMERICAN CYANAMID SUPERFUND SITE Calco & Robert Street Dam Removals Bound Brook, New Jersey The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Office of Natural Resource Restoration negotiated the removal of three dams on the Raritan River (Calco, Nevius St. and Robert St.) that will open a 10-mile stretch of the River to fish migrations for the first time in more than a century and expand recreational opportunities along the River. None of the dams were constructed for flood control, but they prevented traditional fish migrations. This restoration was funded through a settlement between NJDEP and El Paso, a cooperating corporation compensating for past environmental impacts in Woodbridge Township. Robert Street Dam Nevius Street Dam Calco Dam Bridgewater Township Bridgewater Township Raritan Boro Raritan Boro Somerville Boro Somerville Boro Hillsborough Township Hillsborough Township Manville Boro Manville Boro Franklin Township Franklin Township Bound Brook Boro Bound Brook Boro INTRODUCTION The Raritan River - called the “Queen of Rivers” – is the longest river solely in New Jersey. The Lower Raritan River Watershed is a rich ecological system that hosts hundreds of wildlife and marine species including Osprey, Cooper’s hawk, Bald Eagle, Striped Bass, Fluke, Weakfish, Bluefish, Flounder, Blue Claw Crabs and other shellfish. This incredible natural resource also hosts a variety of public recreational opportunities. Many people enjoy fishing, crabbing, boating, kayaking, bird watching and hiking along the river. However, the Lower Raritan River, formally deemed the “Chemical Belt” due to its rich industrial past during the Industrial and Technological R l i i l i db id il d h i l ll i Th di d i i h li i Revolutions, is severely impacted by industrial and chemical pollution. There are numerous unremediated toxic waste sites that line its coast that continually contribute to the tainted water quality of the river . Because of the past and present contamination, the consumption o of f fi fish, c c c cr ra abs, and ot ther seaf fo oo od d d d f fr ro om m this a ar rea a i i is s s s r re e e e es s s st t t tr r r ri i i ic c ct t te e ed d d du ue t to o a a as s ss so oc cia at te ed d p u ub bl li ic h h h he ea a a a al l l l lt t th h h ri i is sk ks s s. . R R R Re e e e e ed d d d de e ev v ve e e el lo opm me en n n n nt t t t t o of f f t t th h h h he e e e es s se e e e s s s si it t t te e e es s s s g g g g e e e e en n n ne er ral ll ly y r r r r re e e eq q q qu u ui i i ir r r re e e es s s s o on nero o o ou u us s s r r re e em m m me e ed d d di ia a a at ti i io on n n n. Fortunately, the river can be cleaned and restored. In fact, cleanup is required by the Federal Clean Water Act. Remediation has commenced at some of the worst toxic sites along the river due to the ongoing advocacy and legal actions of Edison Wetlands Association (EWA). Additionally, NY/NJ Baykeeper is leading a regional water quality improvement campaign that moves toward the overdue Clean Water Act goals of making the Lower Raritan Watershed and other waterways fishable and swimmable once again. To educate the public, Raritan Riverkeeper leads kayak tours and is working to improve public access to the River. Together these groups strongly advocate that the polluters must pay for the cleanups, so taxpayers don’t have to. They also work with and support economy boosting green redevelopment on former industrial sites. This means excavating and removing contamination, restoring and preserving natural land within redevelopment areas, integrating regional transportation systems, and creating sustainable facilities and infrastructure . 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MIDDLESEX COUNTY • NEW JERSEY THE LOWER RARITAN RIVER A River at the Crossroads: Envisioning a Revitalized Raritan River LYNCH MEMORIAL BRIDGE RTE. 18 BRIDGE ALBANY STREET BRIDGE (RTE. 27) MORRIS GOODKIND BRIDGE (RTE. 1) I-95 (NJ TURNPIKE) BRIDGE VICTORY BRIDGE (RTE. 35) DRISCOLL BRIDGE (RTE. 9/GARDEN STATE PARKWAY) Heller Industrial Park Photo: LightHawk/NYNJ Baykeeper Riverbank Along Edison Landfill Photo: Edison Wetlands Wetlands at Raritan Center Photo: Edison Wetlands Hess Oil Tank Farm Photo: RCE Water Resources Program Raritan Yacht Club Photo: LightHawk/NYNJ Baykeeper Bayshore Recycling Corporation Photo: LightHawk/NYNJ Baykeeper Garden State Parkway/Driscoll Bridge Photo: LightHawk/NYNJ Baykeeper Edison Boat Ramp Photo: RCE Water Resources Program Raritan River Walkway Project Photo: RCE Water Resources Program RARITA N RIVER RARITAN BAY ARTHUR KILL WATERSHED MARTINS CREEK MARTINS CREEK SILVER LAKE SILVER LAKE LAWRENCE LAWRENCE BROOK BROOK SOUTH RIVER SOUTH RIVER WASHINGTON WASHINGTON CANAL CANAL FLAT CREEK FLAT CREEK CHEESEQUAKE CREEK CHEESEQUAKE CREEK STUMP CREEK STUMP CREEK RUM CREEK RUM CREEK Township of Edison Township of Edison Heller Industrial Park Heller Industrial Park Borough of Sayreville Borough of Sayreville Sayreville Seaport Associates Sayreville Seaport Associates Development Area Development Area Township of Edison Township of Edison Brownfield Development Area Brownfield Development Area Township of Woodbridge Township of Woodbridge Keasbey Brownfield Keasbey Brownfield Development Area Development Area Sayreville Wetlands Area Sayreville Wetlands Area Township of Edison Township of Edison Raritan Center Development Area Raritan Center Development Area South Amboy South Amboy Perth Amboy Perth Amboy Morgan Morgan Parlin Parlin Woodbridge Woodbridge Highland Park Highland Park New Brunswick New Brunswick Edison Edison Piscataway Piscataway South River South River Kent’s Neck Kent’s Neck Silver Lake Silver Lake Area Area CRAB CRAB ISLAND ISLAND Sayreville Sayreville JOHNSON PARK JOHNSON PARK RUTGERS RUTGERS ECOLOGICAL ECOLOGICAL PRESERVE PRESERVE BOYD PARK BOYD PARK HIGHLAND PARK HIGHLAND PARK MEADOWS MEADOWS DONALDSON DONALDSON COUNTY PARK COUNTY PARK GREEN RABBIT GREEN RABBIT PARK PARK CHEESEQUAKE CHEESEQUAKE STATE PARK STATE PARK • • MIDDLESEX COUNTY MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY MIDDLESEX COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY MIDDLESEX COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PIPE WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PIPE Bayshore Recycling Bayshore Recycling Corporation Corporation ROUTE 27 ROUTE 27 ROUTE 18 ROUTE 18 ROUTE 1 ROUTE 1 GARDEN STATE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY PARKWAY GARDEN STATE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY PARKWAY I-95 I-95 (NJ TURNPIKE) (NJ TURNPIKE) I-95 I-95 (NJ TURNPIKE) (NJ TURNPIKE) • EDISON BOAT RAMP • EDISON BOAT RAMP • SAYREVILLE • SAYREVILLE BOAT RAMP BOAT RAMP 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 NY/NJ BAYKEEPER 52 West Front Street Keyport, NJ 07735 1 HORSESHOE ROAD SUPERFUND SITE 2 AMERISTEEL 3 ATLANTIC RESOURCES SUPERFUND SITE 4 FORMER NATIONAL LEAD 5 EPEC POLYMERS 6 PMC SHERWIN WLLIAMS 7 HATCO CHEMICALS 8 CIC SUPERFUND SITE 9 FORMER FORD MOTORS 10 FORMER RARITAN ARSENAL 11 ILR LANDFILL 12 EDISON LANDFILL 13 KIN BUC LANDFILL SUPERFUND SITE 14 EDGEBORO LANDFILL 15 AKZO NOBEL 16 GENERATED MATERIALS 17 KTK DRUMS 18 MIDDLESEX COUNTY LANDFILL/ACTIVE EDGEBORO List of Contaminated Sites List of Contaminated Sites
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AMERICAN CYANAMID SUPERFUND SITE

Calco & Robert Street Dam RemovalsBound Brook, New Jersey

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Offi ce of Natural Resource Restoration negotiated the removal of three dams on the Raritan River (Calco, Nevius St. and Robert St.) that will open a 10-mile stretch of the River to fi sh migrations for the fi rst time in more than a century and expand recreational opportunities along the River. None of the dams were constructed for fl ood control, but they prevented traditional fi sh migrations. This restoration was funded through a settlement between NJDEP and El Paso, a cooperating corporation compensating for past environmental impacts in Woodbridge Township.

Robert Street Dam

Nevius Street Dam

Calco Dam

Bridgewater TownshipBridgewater Township

Raritan BoroRaritan Boro

Somerville BoroSomerville Boro

Hillsborough TownshipHillsborough Township

Manville BoroManville Boro

Franklin TownshipFranklin Township

Bound Brook BoroBound Brook Boro

INTRODUCTION

The Raritan River - called the “Queen of Rivers” – is the longest river solely in New Jersey. The Lower Raritan River Watershed is a richecological system that hosts hundreds of wildlife and marine species including Osprey, Cooper’s hawk, Bald Eagle, Striped Bass, Fluke,Weakfi sh, Bluefi sh, Flounder, Blue Claw Crabs and other shellfi sh. This incredible natural resource also hosts a variety of public recreationalopportunities. Many people enjoy fi shing, crabbing, boating, kayaking, bird watching and hiking along the river.

However, the Lower Raritan River, formally deemed the “Chemical Belt” due to its rich industrial past during the Industrial and Technological R l i i l i d b i d i l d h i l ll i Th di d i i h li iRevolutions, is severely impacted by industrial and chemical pollution. There are numerous unremediated toxic waste sites that line its coast that continually contribute to the tainted water quality of the river. Because of the past and present contamination, the consumption ooff fifi sh, ccccrraabs, and otther seaffoooodddd ffrroomm this aarreaa iiissss rreeeeessssttttrrrriiiicccttteeedd dduue ttoo aaasssssoocciaatteedd pppuubblliic hhhheeaaaaalllllttthhh riiisskksss.. RRRReeeeeedddddeeevvveeeelloopmmeennnnnttttt oofff ttthhhhheeeeessseeee ssssiitttteeeessss gggggeeeeennnneerrallllyyy rrrrreeeeqqqquuuiiiirrrreeeessss oonneroooouuusss rrreeemmmmeeeddddiiaaaattiiioonnnn.

Fortunately, the river can be cleaned and restored. In fact, cleanup is required by the Federal Clean Water Act. Remediation has commenced at some of the worst toxic sites along the river due to the ongoing advocacy and legal actions of Edison Wetlands Association (EWA). Additionally, NY/NJ Baykeeper is leading a regional water quality improvement campaign that moves toward the overdue Clean Water Act goals of making the Lower Raritan Watershed and other waterways fi shable and swimmable once again. To educate the public, Raritan Riverkeeper leads kayak tours and is working to improve public access to the River.

Together these groups strongly advocate that the polluters must pay for the cleanups, so taxpayers don’t have to. They also work with and support economy boosting green redevelopment on former industrial sites. This means excavating and removing contamination, restoring and preserving natural land within redevelopment areas, integrating regional transportation systems, and creating sustainable facilities and infrastructure.

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY • NEW JERSEYTHE LOWER RARITAN RIVER

A River at the Crossroads: Envisioning a Revitalized Raritan River

LYNCH MEMORIAL BRIDGE

RTE. 18 BRIDGE

ALBANY STREET BRIDGE (RTE. 27)

MORRIS GOODKIND BRIDGE (RTE. 1)

I-95 (NJ TURNPIKE) BRIDGE

VICTORY BRIDGE (RTE. 35)

DRISCOLL BRIDGE (RTE. 9/GARDEN STATE PARKWAY)

Heller Industrial ParkPhoto: LightHawk/NYNJ Baykeeper

Riverbank Along Edison Landfi llPhoto: Edison Wetlands

Wetlands at Raritan CenterPhoto: Edison Wetlands

Hess Oil Tank FarmPhoto: RCE Water Resources Program

Raritan Yacht ClubPhoto: LightHawk/NYNJ Baykeeper

Bayshore Recycling CorporationPhoto: LightHawk/NYNJ Baykeeper

Garden State Parkway/Driscoll BridgePhoto: LightHawk/NYNJ Baykeeper

Edison Boat RampPhoto: RCE Water Resources Program

Raritan River Walkway ProjectPhoto: RCE Water Resources Program

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RARITAN BAY

ARTHUR KILL WATERSHED

MARTINS CREEKMARTINS CREEK

SILVER LAKESILVER LAKE

LAWRENCE LAWRENCE BROOKBROOK

SOUTH RIVERSOUTH RIVER

WASHINGTON WASHINGTON CANALCANAL

FLAT CREEKFLAT CREEK

CHEESEQUAKE CREEKCHEESEQUAKE CREEK

STUMP CREEKSTUMP CREEK

RUM CREEKRUM CREEK

Township of EdisonTownship of Edison

Heller Industrial ParkHeller Industrial Park

Borough of SayrevilleBorough of Sayreville

Sayreville Seaport AssociatesSayreville Seaport AssociatesDevelopment AreaDevelopment Area

Township of Edison Township of Edison Brownfi eld Development AreaBrownfi eld Development Area

Township of Woodbridge Township of Woodbridge

Keasbey Brownfi eld Keasbey Brownfi eld Development AreaDevelopment Area

Sayreville Wetlands AreaSayreville Wetlands Area

Township of EdisonTownship of Edison

Raritan Center Development AreaRaritan Center Development Area

South AmboySouth Amboy

Perth AmboyPerth Amboy

MorganMorgan

ParlinParlin

WoodbridgeWoodbridge

Highland ParkHighland Park

New BrunswickNew Brunswick

EdisonEdison

PiscatawayPiscataway

South RiverSouth River

Kent’s NeckKent’s Neck

Silver Lake Silver Lake AreaArea

CRAB CRAB ISLANDISLAND

SayrevilleSayreville

JOHNSON PARKJOHNSON PARK

RUTGERS RUTGERS ECOLOGICAL ECOLOGICAL

PRESERVEPRESERVE

BOYD PARKBOYD PARK

HIGHLAND PARK HIGHLAND PARK MEADOWSMEADOWS

DONALDSON DONALDSON COUNTY PARKCOUNTY PARK

GREEN RABBIT GREEN RABBIT PARKPARK

CHEESEQUAKE CHEESEQUAKE STATE PARKSTATE PARK

• • MIDDLESEX COUNTY MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITYIMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY

MIDDLESEX COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY MIDDLESEX COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PIPEWASTEWATER DISCHARGE PIPE

Bayshore Recycling Bayshore Recycling Corporation Corporation

ROUTE 27ROUTE 27

ROUTE 18ROUTE 18

ROUTE 1ROUTE 1

GARDEN STATE GARDEN STATE PARKWAYPARKWAY

GARDEN STATE GARDEN STATE PARKWAYPARKWAY

I-95I-95(NJ TURNPIKE)(NJ TURNPIKE)

I-95I-95(NJ TURNPIKE)(NJ TURNPIKE)

• EDISON BOAT RAMP• EDISON BOAT RAMP

• SAYREVILLE • SAYREVILLE BOAT RAMPBOAT RAMP

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NY/NJ BAYKEEPER52 West Front StreetKeyport, NJ 07735

1 HORSESHOE ROAD SUPERFUND SITE2 AMERISTEEL3 ATLANTIC RESOURCES SUPERFUND SITE4 FORMER NATIONAL LEAD5 EPEC POLYMERS6 PMC SHERWIN WLLIAMS7 HATCO CHEMICALS8 CIC SUPERFUND SITE9 FORMER FORD MOTORS

10 FORMER RARITAN ARSENAL11 ILR LANDFILL12 EDISON LANDFILL13 KIN BUC LANDFILL SUPERFUND SITE14 EDGEBORO LANDFILL15 AKZO NOBEL16 GENERATED MATERIALS17 KTK DRUMS18 MIDDLESEX COUNTY LANDFILL/ACTIVE EDGEBORO

List of Contaminated SitesList of Contaminated Sites

Page 2: Fortunately, the river can be cleaned and restored. In ...nynjbaykeeper.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Lower... · AMERICAN CYANAMID SUPERFUND SITE ... NY/NJ Baykeeper is leading

Conversely, the Sayreville Seaport Associates project on the 400-acre former National Lead toxic site is a poorly planned project where thousands of units of housing will be densely packed around a giant mall and retail shop, wasting millions of taxpayer dollars. This recipe is similar to that of the failed Xanadu Mall in the Meadowlands that has also been costing taxpayers millions of dollars. Additionally, the biased redevelopment planning process included only one stakeholder, Sayreville Economic Redevelopment Agency.

Despite containing hundreds of acres of habitat at the mouth of the Raritan River, the Sayreville plan lacks the preservation of a signifi cant portion of natural habitat and open space. Worse, the limited amount of open space obligated to be preserved within this private redevelopment was acquired using State and County tax dollars.

This redevelopment provided the loophole for National Lead, the party legally responsible for polluting the River in front of the site, to shift the cleanup burden onto the taxpayer if it is ever to occur.

Two recently approved redevelopment areas provide sharply contrasting visions for the fate of the Lower Raritan River. One provides a balanced path to a thriving estuary and vibrant regional economy, the other for a minimal toxic cleanup and sprawling overdevelopment.

Progressive Redevelopment: Keasbey Brownfi elds Development Area (Woodbridge)

The 665-acre balanced redevelopment in Woodbridge Township removes contamination, constructs economically sustainable waterfront development, and incorporates the preservation of a signifi cant amount of natural habitat, including a 100-acre waterfront park with freshwater wetland creation, tidal wetland enhancement, two miles of hiking trails, and public access to the Raritan River for the fi rst time in 100 years.

This successful redevelopment plan was guided by a diverse stakeholder group including Woodbridge Township, Edison Wetlands Association, local businesses, and property owners. The total Brownfi elds Area encompasses multiple site cleanups including the EPEC site, Viridian site, Morris Properties, and Gentempo Landfi ll. Moreover, the industry and construction are based on meeting regional needs for cost effective manufacturing and environmental sustainability through the effi cient reuse of resources and waste minimization.

The Keasbey Brownfi elds Development Area applies the Eco-Industrial Park approach that is designed to bring together groups of businesses that share resources including materials, water, energy infrastructure, natural habitat and information. Wastes from one industry will be used as byproducts for others. It also incorporates an integrated resource recovery facility for reuse, recycling, compost, processing, manufacturing and retail in a central facility that is also available to the public.

PROGRESSIVE REDEVELOPMENT ECOLOGICALLY DESTRUCTIVE REDEVELOPMENT BALANCED APPROACH

KEASBEY REDEVELOPMENT (WOODBRIDGE) SAYREVILLE SEAPORT ASSOCIATES (SAYREVILLE) PRINCIPLES OF THE FUTURE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONTo get involved or download a copy of the map, please visit:

www.BlueRaritan.org

For more information about the Lower Raritan River and entities that protect it please visit: NY/NJ Baykeeper

www.nynjbaykeeper.org

Technical Assistance & Funding Provided By:Edison Wetlands Associationwww.edisonwetlands.org

Graphic Layout Assistance Provided By: Rutgers Cooperative Extension Water Resources Program

www.water.rutgers.edu

Typical development along the Lower Raritan River and elsewhere is ugly and frustrating. Too common is the New Jersey development scenario where large litigious corporate polluters, well paid lobbyists, parochial and self-serving politicians, and bureaucratic agencies overdevelop one of New Jersey’s great natural treasures while dropping the tab on the taxpayer.

Despite signifi cant challenges, there is reason for optimism about the revitalization of the remaining redevelopment sites along the Lower Raritan River. Developers, government entities, municipal and regional planners, and conservationists can and will work together using local public input to bring about positive ecological and economic restoration. The balanced sustainable approach to redevelopment should be fostered and supported. It should be the approach used to improve the 3,200 acre former Raritan Arsenal, the huge swath of land surrounding the Kin Buc Landfi ll and other landfi lls, and the numerous smaller redevelopment sites along the river that have yet to be planned and approved.

Good examples of the past, which the future can be modelled from...

Edgeboro Landfill, East Brunswick: A mile-long bank stabilization and restoration along the Raritan River that transformed garbage to gardens.

Green Rabbit Park (formerly the Chemical Insecticide Corp.): First Superfund site to be fully remediated and bought as a park with Green Acres funding.

Edison Raritan River Walkway: Formally Mound B of the Kin Buc Landfill Superfund Site, this area was remediated and restored with a public walkway trail, butterfly garden, gazebo and benches along the Raritan River. This is the only public access to the Raritan for 7 miles.

Horseshoe Road Superfund Site, Sayreville: After digging up truckloads of chemicals from the toxic waste dump, this area was restored with flourishing wetlands and native plant species.

Sayreville Seaport AssociatesPhoto: LightHawk/NYNJ Baykeeper

Image Credit: Great Ecology, Inc.Township of Edison

Photo: LightHawk/NYNJ Baykeeper

Raritan River Photo: RCE Water Resources Program

Image Credit: Great Ecology, Inc.BEFOREBEFORE AFTERAFTER

EPEC Polymers SiteEPEC Polymers Site EPEC Polymers SiteEPEC Polymers Site

Image Credit: Great Ecology, Inc.

Sayreville Seaport AssociatesPhoto: LightHawk/NYNJ Baykeeper

Sayreville Seaport AssociatesPhoto: LightHawk/NYNJ Baykeeper

Balanced Redevelopment Plans

ECOLOGY

PUBLIC HEALTH

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