Ohio's Former Uranium Plant Becomes Nature Preserve After $4.4bn Cleanup
The Fernald uranium plant in Ohio operated for nearly four decades before shutting down in 1989. A massive $4.4 billion remediation effort was then undertaken to address radioactive waste, contaminated soil, and polluted groundwater. The 1,050-acre site has since been transformed into the Fernald Preserve, featuring restored wetlands, prairie, and forest. A Visitors Center has been established on-site to document both the facility's industrial history and the extensive cleanup process.
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