The Multistate Environmental Response Trust (Multistate Trust) and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) are cohosting a community meeting Monday, June 23 to discuss plans to remove contaminated soil along a drainage ditch and replace part of the ditch north of the former Tronox/Kerr-McGee Wood Treating Facility (Site) this summer.
Additional meeting topics will include upcoming residential yard cleanups, and next steps in the process of planning for potential, community-supported Site redevelopment, such as Site investigation, research into area market needs, community input, and continued discussions with potentially interested future owners.
Date: Monday, June 23, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Location: Red River Missionary Baptist Church, 1831 Scott Street, Bossier City
The meeting will begin with a presentation, followed by a question-and-answer session. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak one-on-one with Multistate Trust and LDEQ representatives, ask questions, and provide input. Food will be provided.
Meeting topics:
• Plans to excavate contaminated soil along open drainage ditch north of Jean Street, and replace ditch with enclosed concrete pipe
• Residential yard cleanups, ongoing surface soil sampling to determine need for further excavation, and other environmental work
• Positioning Site for productive, community-backed redevelopment, through Site investigation, research into area market needs, community input, and continued discussions with potentially interested future owners