This illustration depicts how we work with our beneficiaries, neighbors, and other stakeholders. Click image to enlarge.
The Multistate Trust, in coordination with our beneficiaries – the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) – is committed to working in partnership with community stakeholders on the cleanup and future of the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp – Jacksonville Superfund Site in Florida.
We work in concert with stakeholders – including the people that live and work near the Site, community organizations, the City of Jacksonville, and the Florida Department of Health.
With our beneficiaries (EPA and FDEP), the Multistate Trust is dedicated to:
Protecting and informing the community as we clean up the Site and facilitate its safe, beneficial reuse.
Building a better tomorrow for the neighborhood and surrounding City of Jacksonville by turning a polluted site into a community asset.
Our Key Stakeholders
Our leading stakeholders include:
Residents of Eastside Jacksonville
The Multistate Trust and its beneficiaries recognize that Eastside community members and other residents near the Site have been impacted by past Site operations and continue to be affected by conditions and cleanup related to the Facility.
Local residents play an important role in our work and our efforts to inform the community of environmental investigations, remediation plans, and future use.
Community Organizations
The Multistate Trust has sought to work with community organizations and interested individuals to share information about Site progress and to address concerns.
For example, the Eastside Environmental Council (EEC) served as a valued partner for the Multistate Trust’s work in Jacksonville for years. The EEC provided a means for the Multistate Trust team to share updates with residents and receive their feedback, and the group served as a neighborhood voice. Through the EEC, Wynetta Wright and other Eastside residents built environmental awareness, and brought attention and resources to the former Kerr-McGee Site and its cleanup. The EEC received a Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) from the EPA to hire an independent technical advisor to review and comment on work performed by the Multistate Trust, and the EEC provided comments and input on the Final Remedial Design for Operable Unit 1.
The Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp – Jacksonville Superfund Site in Jacksonville, Florida.
The CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
The City of Jacksonville is a key stakeholder in the Multistate Trust’s work at the former Kerr-McGee Site. The Multistate Trust continues to work with the City and its elected and appointed officials. Visit the City of Jacksonville website.
The Florida Department of Health
The Multistate Trust works with the Florida Department of Health and its officials to try to keep them informed about work at the Site. Visit https://www.floridahealth.gov.
Our Community Outreach and Involvement Activities
The Multistate Trust is dedicated to involving our neighbors and other stakeholders in our community initiatives and events to provide information about Site progress and plans. To make our neighbors aware of Site activities, we use several communication tools and resources.
Community members and stakeholders view the Site from the St. Johns River during a boat tour in 2017.
Outreach: Our project team welcomes opportunities to update stakeholders one-on-one and in small-group meetings – in person or by video or conference call. Our goal is to encourage stakeholders to get their questions answered, express concerns, and learn more about the Site and our activities.
Community Events: The Multistate Trust appreciates the opportunity to participate in community events as a way to educate stakeholders about the Site and our progress. Please tell us how we can take part in your event by sending an email to pc@g-etg.com.
Public Meetings and Availability Sessions: Most recently, our project team hosted virtual community meetings December 11, 2024 and will hold in-person availability sessions January 14, 2025 to update the community about cleanup work at the Site. The team also hosted virtual community meetings in January 2024, December 2022, and October 2020 and availability sessions in February 2024, December 2022, August 2019 and April 2018 to inform community members about cleanup progress and plans.
Materials: We have developed and distributed fact sheets and other materials to inform community stakeholders of Site activities. Visit Documents & Resources to find our materials.
Website: This website provides access to general information, materials, and links to resources regarding the Site and the progress of our cleanup.
The Multistate Trust and EPA hosted informational community availability sessions on August 1, 2019, at Kids Hope Alliance in Jacksonville to inform the public about our cleanup progress and plans.