Fernald Nature Preserve use to be the site of a uranium processing facility which produced uranium fuel cores for U.S. nuclear weapons production complex from 1951-1989 until it was discovered that the plant was releasing millions of pounds of uranium dust into the atmosphere causing major radioactive contamination of the surrounding area.
4.4 billion dollars was spent on the cleanup that started in 1992 and ended in October of 2006, 12 years sooner then expected, In December of 2006 the nature preserve was created. It has been said that the preserve will have to be monitored very closely most likely forever, it will never be safe for human habitation.
So you are probably asking yourself why on Earth would I want to even visit there, lol, Greg asked me the same question and then declined my invitation to join me. The preserve itself is harmless, as long as the birds and animals are not dying I think it is pretty safe to venture out at least one time, I have seen many amazing photographs from club members, so this little trip I believe is worth the unlikely risk.
As always....Stay Tune
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