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Porcupine River DEW Staging Camp
Contaminants
Asbestos, Petroleum Product
Size
5 acres
DEC Database
Location
~160 Mi. NE of Fort Yukon, ~1.5 Mi. W of the Canadian border, Arctic Village, AK 99722
Problem Severity
5
Current Use
Unknown
Redevelopment Plan
None
Past Work on Site
CLEAN UP COMPLETE
Abandoned fuel tankers, drums, two camp trailers (likely containing asbestos); fuels have leaked into the environment. Site consists of approximately five acres of open tundra that was used as a resupply camp for cat trains traveling to and from DEW Line stations in Canada. The site was abandoned around 1957. Last staff assigned was Halverson.
Photos
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