Comments on: Train Wreck Acid Spill Cleanup Continues With Long Term Testing Plans

By: Kathleen Reed

Kathleen Reed — Sat, 08 Mar 2014 02:46:39 +0000

I agree, that the restoration will not be complete, unless they replace the native plants.

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 12:22:48 +0000

10,000 gallon tank/car X 3 cars = 30,000 gallons
At least those two statements are consistent

By: River rat

River rat — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 12:11:27 +0000

Is this location considered a wetland? I hope they are going to restore the original vegetation. A large disturbed area like that will just turn into a giant Chinese Privet patch if just left alone.

By: jeeperman

jeeperman — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 01:26:34 +0000

We the public deserve to know why we were told on Jan. 29th:
“After hours of close inspection, Escambia County crews have found no evidence of any chemical leaking from the derailed cars,” Escambia County PIO Bill Pearson said early Wednesday morning.”

Then the next day we are told of “a small leak”.

Then we are told of a 30,000 gallon leak.

Now we are told it was “Three of the cars were breached, one catastrophically.”

Someone has some explaining to do, especially our own Escambia County crews and Mr. Bill Pearson.

By: Jane

Jane — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 10:15:53 +0000

I am happy to see the response to the spill being so prompt and the efforts they are making to care for the environment. I have seen toxic spills in other parts of the country and the response was not prompt and the damage was permanent in some cases.

By: Jimmy

Jimmy — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 06:19:13 +0000

The cleanup looks good. Thanks for the update. Is the train track back open now ?