NEWS REALEASE 2010-7 MASSACHUSETTS MILITARY RESERVATION (MMR), Cape Cod, Mass. —Officials from the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment (AFCEE) are holding a public comment period on the AFCEE Draft Wind Turbine Project Environmental Assessment, August 2010.  The comment period will be held from August 6 to September 7, 2010 .........Read more

NEWS REALEASE 2010-6 MASSACHUSETTS MILITARY RESERVATION (MMR), Cape Cod, Mass. —Officials of the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment (AFCEE) announced today that the MMR Cleanup Team (MMRCT) will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19, 2010.  The meeting will be held at the Forestdale Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room, 151 Route 130, Forestdale.   The meeting is open to the public and people are encouraged to attend this meeting to learn more about the base environmental cleanup efforts Read More...

NEWS REALEASE 2010- MASSACHUSETTS MILITARY RESERVATION (MMR), Cape Cod, Mass. —Officials of the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment (AFCEE) announced today that they are continuing their research in North Falmouth and Cataumet to better identify and characterize residential and irrigation wells within the footprint of two groundwater plumes emanating from the MMR. ....Read More

NEWS RELEASE 2010-3 MASSACHUSETTS MILITARY RESERVATION (MMR), Cape Cod, Mass Officials of the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment (AFCEE) announced today that the MMR Cleanup Team (MMRCT) meeting scheduled for 6 p.m., Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at the MMR has been cancelled due to the pending snow storm... Read More

NEWS RELEASE 2010-2 MASSACHUSETTS MILITARY RESERVATION (MMR), Cape Cod, Mass. —Officials of the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment (AFCEE) announced today that the MMR Cleanup Team (MMRCT) will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, February 10, 2010...Read More

NEWS RELEASE 2010-1 MASSACHUSETTS MILITARY RESERVATION (MMR), Cape Cod, Mass. —Officials of the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment (AFCEE) announced today that they are conducting a 30-day public comment period on the AFCEE 2010 Community Involvement Plan Addendum from February 1 to March 2, 2010.  The Addendum was developed through a collaborative effort of AFCEE, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection...Read More

NEWS RELEASE 2009-11 MASSACHUSETTS MILITARY RESERVATION (MMR), Cape Cod, Mass. —Officials from the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment (AFCEE) announced today that a 14-day public comment period will be held on the Draft Chemical Spill 18 (CS-18) Operable Unit Decision Document.... Read More

NEWS RELEASE 2009-9 MASSACHUSETTS MILITARY RESERVATION (MMR), Cape Cod, Mass. —Officials from the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment (AFCEE) announced today that a Record of Decision (ROD) has been signed for a groundwater plume emanating from the MMR.  A ROD is a final decision under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Superfund program. Read More 

NEWS RELEASE 2009-7 MASSACHUSETTS Military Reservation (MMR), Cape Cod, Mass. Officials of the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment (AFCEE) announced today that the MMR Cleanup Team (MMRCT) will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2009.  The meeting will be held at Building 1805, Camp Edwards, at the Massachusetts Military Reservation.  Building 1805 can be reached through the Sandwich Gate on Snake Pond Road or the Main Gate off of the rotary on Route 28 in Bourne Read More

NEWS RELEASE 2009-6 MASSACHUSETTS Military Reservation (MMR), Cape Cod, Mass. — Officials of the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment (AFCEE) announced today that they are extending the public comment period on the Proposed Plan for the Chemical Spill 19 (CS-19) Groundwater Plume until Thursday, May 28, 2009.  The comment period was scheduled to end on May 9.Read More

NEWS RELEASE 2009-5 MASSACHUSETTS MILITARY RESERVATION (MMR), Cape Cod, Mass. —Officials of the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment (AFCEE) announced today that the MMR Cleanup Team will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2009.  The meeting will be held at the Bridge Bourne Hotel, 100 Trowbridge Road, Bourne, in the downstairs function room.  The public is encouraged to attend to learn more about environmental cleanup activities at the MMR.Read More

NEWS RELEASE 2009-4 MASSACHUSETTS Military Reservation (MMR), Cape Cod, Mass. — Officials of the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment (AFCEE) announced today that they are conducting a 30-day public comment period on the Proposed Plan for the Chemical Spill 19 (CS-19) Groundwater Plume from April 10 to May 9, 2009.  The Air Force has identified its preferred remedy for the CS-19 groundwater plume in the Proposed Plan.  The U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has concurred with this remedy, and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) will state its preference for a remedy after consideration of comments received during the public comment period Read More

NEWS RELEASE 2008-12 MASSACHUSETTS MILITARY RESERVATION (MMR), Cape Cod, Mass. —Officials of the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment (AFCEE) announced today that they are conducting a 30-day public comment period on the Proposed Plan for Groundwater at Chemical Spill 10 (CS-10) in Falmouth and Mashpee from January 8 to February 6, 2009.  This plan outlines AFCEE’s preferred alternative of continuing to operate the existing groundwater remedial systems and constructing a new extraction well and a new reinjection well in the southwest portion of the plume.  Continued monitoring of the plume, maintenance and optimizing of the system, and land use controls are also included.  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has concurred with this alternative.  The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) will state a preference after consideration of public comments that are received...Read more

NEWS RELEASE 2008-11 MASSACHUSETTS MILITARY RESERVATION (MMR), Cape Cod, Mass. —Officials of the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment (AFCEE) announced today that the MMR Cleanup Team will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2008.  The meeting will be held at Building 1805, Camp Edwards, at the Massachusetts Military Reservation.  Building 1805 can be reached through the Sandwich Gate on Snake Pond Road or the Main Gate off of the rotary on Route 28 in Bourne.  The building is located near the water tank on the rotary on base.  The meeting is open to the public and people are encouraged to attend this meeting to learn more about the base environmental cleanup efforts ....Read More

NEWS RELEASE 2008-10 OCTOBER 29, 2008 MASSACHUSETTS MILITARY RESERVATION (MMR), Cape Cod, Mass. -Officials of the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment (AFCEE) announced today that an Explanation of Significant Differences (ESD) has been issued for six groundwater plumes emanating from the Massachusetts Military Reservation..... Read More

NEWS RELEASE 2008-9 MASSACHUSETTS MILITARY RESERVATION (MMR), Cape Cod, Mass. —Officials of the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment (AFCEE) announced today that the MMR Cleanup Team will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, October 8, 2008...Read More

NEWS RELEASE 2008-8 September 19, 2008 MASSACHUSETTS MILITARY RESERVATION (MMR), Cape Cod, Mass. -Officials of the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment (AFCEE) announced today their plans to construct a groundwater cleanup system in the southern Ashumet Valley area of Falmouth...Read More

 NEWS RELEASE 2008-7 SEPTEMBER 4, 2008 MASSACHUSETTS MILITARY RESERVATION (MMR), Cape Cod, Mass. —Officials of the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment (AFCEE) announced today that a joint meeting of the Plume Cleanup Team (PCT) and Impact Area Review Team (IART) will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, Building 1805, Camp Edwards, at the Massachusetts Military Reservation.  Building 1805 can be reached through the Sandwich Gate on Snake Pond Road or the Main Gate off of the rotary on Route 28 in Bourne..Read more

NEWS RELEASE 2008-6 July 2, 2008  No Plume Contaminants in Ashumet, Johns, Coonamessett, Jenkins, Round, Deep and Snake Pond Surface Water Samples   MASSACHUSETTS MILITARY RESERVATION, Cape Cod, Mass. — Officials of the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment (AFCEE) announced today that surface water samples collected in May 2008 from area ponds were non-detect for ethylene dibromide and volatile organic compounds related to nearby groundwater plumes.  Those compounds are contaminants of concern in plumes being cleaned up by AFCEE Read More

News Release 2008-5 June 25,2008 MASSACHUSETTS MILITARY RESERVATION (MMR), Cape Cod, Mass. —Officials of the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment (AFCEE) announced today that there will be a poster session and public meeting on July 8, 2008, 6:00 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 840 Sandwich Road , Falmouth . Read More

 News Release #2008-4 June 8, 2008 MASSACHUSETTS MILITARY RESERVATION (MMR), Cape Cod, Mass. —Officials of the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment (AFCEE) announced today that a joint meeting of the Plume Cleanup Team (PCT) and Impact Area Review Team (IART) will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at the Bourne Best Western, 100 Trowbridge Road , Bourne.  The public is invited to attend. Read More

News Release # 2008-3 May 7, 2008 MASSACHUSETTS MILITARY RESERVATION (MMR), Cape Cod, Mass. —Officials of the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment (AFCEE) announced today that a joint meeting of the Plume Cleanup Team (PCT) and Impact Area Review Team (IART) will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at the Bourne Best Western, 100 Trowbridge Road , Bourne.  The public is invited to attend. Read More

News Release #2008-2 March 3,2008  MASSACHUSETTS MILITARY RESERVATION (MMR), Cape Cod, Mass. —Officials of the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment (AFCEE) announced today that they are conducting research to better identify and characterize residential and irrigation wells within the footprint of groundwater plumes emanating from the MMR under its cleanup program.  “This program will give AFCEE, the regulatory agencies, and local boards of health the highest level of confidence that no one is at risk from plume contaminants,” said Jon Davis, AFCEE Remediation Program Manager .  Read More 

News Release #2008-1, February 7, 2008 Officials of the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment (AFCEE) announced today that the Plume Cleanup Team (PCT) will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at the Bourne Best Western, 100 Trowbridge Road , Bourne. The public is invited to attend. Read More...

News Release #2007-10, October 1, 2007 Records of Decision Signed for LF-1 and CS-23 Groundwater Plumes MASSACHUSETTS MILITARY RESERVATION, Cape Cod, Mass. — Officials from the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment (AFCEE) announced today that two Records of Decision (RODs) have been signed for groundwater plumes emanating from the MMR. A ROD is a final decision under the EPA Superfund program. RODs were signed by AFCEE and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the Landfill 1 (LF-1) and Chemical Spill 23 (CS-23) groundwater plumes. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) concurred with the decisions. Both RODs call for continued operation, maintenance, and optimization of the existing groundwater treatment systems and the implementation of land use controls.Read More...

News Release #2007-09, September 26, 2007 Contract Awarded for Wind Turbine MASSACHUSETTS MILITARY RESERVATION, Cape Cod, Mass. — Officials from the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment (AFCEE) announced today that a contract has been awarded to Environmental Chemical Corporation (ECC) to construct a 1,500 kilowatt wind turbine at the MMR. Once constructed, the turbine will significantly reduce the energy costs of powering eight AFCEE groundwater treatment systems on the MMR. Read More...

News Release #2007-08, August 30, 2007 AFCEE 2007 Plume Booklet Available MASSACHUSETTS MILITARY RESERVATION, Cape Cod, Mass. — Officials of the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment (AFCEE) announced today that its 2007 Groundwater Plume Maps & Information Booklet is now available. Read More...

News Release #2007-07, August 6, 2007 No Plume Contaminants in Ashumet, Johns, Coonamessett, Jenkins, Round, Deep and Snake Pond Surface Water Samples MASSACHUSETTS Military Reservation, Cape Cod, Mass.-Officials of the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment (AFCEE) announced today that surface water samples taken in May and July 2007 from area ponds were non-detect for ethylene dibromide and volatile organic compounds. Those compounds are contaminants of concern in plumes being cleaned up by AFCEE. Samples are collected twice a year (May and July) from Ashumet, Johns, Coonamessett, Jenkins, Round (next to Jenkins Pond), Deep and Snake ponds on Upper Cape Cod. All sampling was done in consultation with the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. Read More.....

News Release #2007-06, August 2, 2007 Plume Meeting on construction Activities for Hatchville Plume MASSACHUSETTS Military Reservation, Cape Cod, Mass.-Officials of the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment (AFCEE) announced today that they will host a public meeting on August 8, 2007, 6:30 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 840 Sandwich Road, Falmouth. Read More...

News Release #2007-05, July 9, 2007 Comment Period Extended for Ashumet Valley Groundwater Plan MASSACHUSETTS Military Reservation, Cape Cod, Mass.-Officials of the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment (AFCEE) announced today that they are extending the public comment period on the Proposed Plan for the Ashumet Valley Groundwater Plume in Falmouth until August 22, 2007.Read More...

News Release #2007-04, June 4, 2007 Air Force to hold poster session, meeting, hearing and comment period on Ashumet Valley Proposed Plan MASSACHUSETTS Military Reservation, Cape Cod, Mass.-Officials of the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment (AFCEE) announced today that they are conducting a 30-day public comment period on the Proposed Plan for the Ashumet Valley Groundwater Plume in Falmouth from June 14 to July 13, 2007.  Read More...

News Release #2007-03, April 2, 2007 Air Force citizen advisory team to meet in Bourne MASSACHUSETTS Military Reservation, Cape Cod, Mass.-Officials of the Air Force Center for Environmental Excellence (AFCEE) announced today that the Plume Cleanup Team (PCT) will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at the Bourne Best Western, 100 Trowbridge Road, Bourne.  The public is invited to attend. Read More..

News Release #2007-02, March 13, 2007 Public Comment Period on Wind Turbine Project Environmental Assessment - MASSACHUSETTS MILITARY RESERVATION (MMR), Cape Cod, Mass. — Officials from the Air Force Center for Environmental Excellence (AFCEE) are holding a 30-day public comment period on the “MMR Wind Turbine Project Environmental Assessment, March 2007. Read More...

News Release #2007-01, March 9, 2007 Air Force Citizen Advisory Team to Meet in Bourne - MASSACHUSETTS MILITARY RESERVATION (MMR), Cape Cod, Mass. — Officials of the Air Force Center for Environmental Excellence (AFCEE) announced today that the Plume Cleanup Team (PCT) will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at the Bourne Best Western, 100 Trowbridge Road, Bourne. The public is invited to attend. Read More...