Press: Avoid Superfund Designation

If our region is perceived as highly contaminated and unsafe, prospective businesses would be less likely to start or relocate here, tourists would be less likely to flock here, and the loss of jobs we’ve seen in this recessional wave could look minor compared to what comes next. We also believe property values throughout the region would plummet. If the plan now before the Legislature is not approved, clean-up authority will revert to the federal government. For the good of all North Idaho, we urge legislators to support the plan and approve its funding. We’ve come too far to let this good work be derailed now/ CDA Press Editorial Board . More here .

Question: Should Lake Coeur d’Alene be declared a Superfund site, if it really is one?