Santa Susana Field Laboratory BUS TOUR
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The Sodium Reactor Experiment was a pioneering nuclear power plant built by Atomics International at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory near Simi Valley, California. The reactor operated from 1957 to 1964.
☆ The former Santa Susana Field Laboratory is a 2,850-acre site, in the Simi Hills, with a rich and controversial history. Rocketdyne, UFOs, FBI raids..
And, the Simi Hills are the most critical wildlife corridor (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildlife_corridor) linkage from the Santa Monica Mountains — to the Santa Susana Mountains, and beyond to the Topatopa Mountains (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topatopa_Mountains), San Gabriel Mountains (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Gabriel_Mountains), and other Transverse Ranges further east. This is a vital habitat linkage with abundant coastal oak woodlands, protected plant species and thriving wildlife. ☆
Since acquiring its portion of the site in 1996, Boeing has made significant progress with cleanup and restoration, and is moving toward the company’s goal of preserving Santa Susana as open space. The transformation of Santa Susana from field laboratory to open space is well underway, with native plants and animals reclaiming most of the previously developed areas of the property.
This is being billed as "Witness the Wonder and Wildlife. Join the thousands of people who visit Santa Susana each year to watch red-tailed hawks soar past towering rocket engine test stands that took human beings into the vast frontier of outer space" - and into courts of law (read the Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Susana_Field_Laboratory)).
The site is a rare combination of natural beauty and historic significance for Space Age endeavors and Native American culture.
Bus Tours
SSFL is doing community outreach (damage control?). It should prove an interesting outing. Thanks to Organizer Susan for sharing this.
Attendees can expect to learn about the site’s history and Boeing’s remediation activities.
Points of interest include:
• Site of the former Sodium Reactor Experiment (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_Reactor_Experiment)
• “The Bowl,” the site of the first rocket engine test stands
• Groundwater and storm water treatment systems
The tour typically lasts three hours and is on an air-conditioned bus. (Please note: The bus does not have a wheelchair lift.)
IMPORTANT: Bus tour space is limited, and early registration is suggested. Once confirmed, you'll receive an email from Boeing. Confirmation email from Boeing is required to attend. PRINT and CARRY hard copy of your Conf.
RSVP to: santasusanacommunitytours@boeing.com
Include, in your email, the tour date, time, first and last name of each attendee in your party. (Example: Ken Walker, Barbie Walker, Oct 10, 2015 1:00p.m. tour)
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Suggested reading:
http://www.boeing.com/principles/environment/santa-susana/site-tours.page
2-MINUTE WILDLIFE VIDEO:
http://www.boeing.com/features/2015/06/corp-santa-susana-06-15.page
BACKGROUNDER
http://www.boeing.com/resources/boeingdotcom/principles/environment/pdf/Santa_Susana_backgrounder.pdf
IMAGES:
http://www.boeing.com/principles/environment/santa-susana/index.page
http://ssfl.msfc.nasa.gov/news/?
http://ssfl.msfc.nasa.gov/frequently-asked-questions.aspx#history1
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Susana_Field_Laboratory
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Susana_Field_Laboratory#Introduction
http://www.boeingblogs.com/randy/
Good things to bring: Drinking water (1 liter minimum), sun gear, light jacket, positive attitude, big smile, your favorite snack, camera.
IMPORTANT: Attendees are bound by the information in the "About Us" section specific to this group, as well as Meetup Terms of Service Agreement (https://www.meetup.com/terms/), especially Section 6.2. You are asked to review these items, and each individual event description in it's entirety, prior to attending any event.
Is there off-site contamination and what is the risk of health effects to nearby residents and visitors?
NASA recognizes public concern regarding health issues. The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), the agency overseeing cleanup at SSFL, conducted extensive reviews of environmental data relating to SSFL including data collected by other government agencies such as the United States Environmental Protection Agency. These data include environmental measurements of air, soil, groundwater, surface water, and drinking water. In addition, DTSC has reviewed several health studies and data assessments performed on communities surrounding SSFL. DTSC has not found any evidence of off-site contamination from SSFL that has posed or would pose a risk to residents of neighborhoods near SSFL. DTSC has summarized the findings of their findings in the Summary of Cancer Study and Exposure Assessment Activities and Document Release Dates related to the Santa Susana Field Lab (Rocketdyne) Site (http://www.dtsc-ssfl.com/files/lib_offsite_investig/reports/correspondence/65303_SSFLCancerreviews_-_Summary.pdf).
This is a fantastic group to enjoy for healthy fun and making friends. Fun and friends make it easier to take care of your health. We want you to enjoy the benefits of this group. Our ALL-VOLUNTEER team of five Organizers, plus Event Hosts, do our best to make your experience pleasant, safe and rewarding. If you have questions or concerns, bring them to us. Thank you for being a member of this group.
Health and happiness,
Your Organizers
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For those who are concerned about the drought and taking action to conserve H2O -- this PDF!
http://dpw.lacounty.gov/wwd/web/documents/FAQ%20Waterworks.pdf
Santa Susana Field Laboratory BUS TOUR