FWDA Cleanup Activities

This page updated 21 Dec. 2008

Photos of Activities
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photo of LiDR crew in front of planephoto of plance on tarmac.

Aerial Photography - November 2008.
FWDA contracted to have aerial color infrared photographs and Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) images taken of the entire post to aid the Army in its cleanup efforts. LiDAR measures subtle elevation changes. Images will be added to the Fort Wingate Geographic Information System (GIS) for use by contractors and stakeholders.

Parcel 1 Fence Sign Removal – November 2008.
The Army removed Department of Army signs on the east, south, and west fences surrounding Parcel 1. Signs were removed because the property has been transferred to the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Mike Scoville and Edward Wemytewa inspecting parcel 1 fence.
Mike Scoville and Edward Wemytewa
inspecting parcel 1 fence.
Steve and  Edward.
Steve and Edward.
Snow in parcel 1 during sign removal – Merry Christmas.
Snow in parcel 1 during sign removal – Merry Christmas.
Snow in parcel 1 during sign removal – Merry Christmas.
Snow in parcel 1 during sign removal
Snow in parcel 1 during sign removal – Merry Christmas.
Snow in parcel 1 during sign removal
Snow in parcel 1 during sign removal – Merry Christmas.
Snow in parcel 1 during sign removal
Mike Scoville and Eric Kirwan inspecting parcel 1 fence.
Mike Scoville and Eric Kirwan inspecting parcel 1 fence.
Mike and Steve.
Mike and Steve.
Mike Scoville locating sample points in Parcel 25.

Parcel 25 Transfer Process – December 2008.
The Army submitted final environmental documentation to the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and the Stakeholders regarding the parcel. Samples were taken near the above ground tank in the northeast corner and tested for pH, chloride, and sulfate.

Click here to see storage tank report.

Building Inventory – Spring 2008
The Army is working with the Tribes and Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) on the disposition of buildings on the Depot. It is anticipated that several buildings will be demolished.

Searching for anomalies in Arroyo Bed.Parcel 3 – 2008
The kickout area has been delineated and the report documenting the action will be submitted to the Tribes in early 2009. An emergency interim removal action occurred in June/July 2008 to remove unexploded ordnance (UXO) in the arroyo draining from Parcel 3 northward into Parcel 2.


Searching for anomilies in arroyo bed,

Investigating and anomaly in SidewallThe Improved Conventional Munitions (ICM) waiver was approved. The Class 3 Permit modification for the Corrective Action Management Unit (CAMU) has been reviewed by the Tribes.

 

Investigating an anomoly in sidewall.

The photo shows the inside of a typical igloo also known as an earth covered magazine.Typical Storage Igloo – 2008
The photo shows the inside of a typical igloo also known as an earth covered magazine.

 



Groundwater Monitoring – Spring and Fall 2008
The Army sampled the wells on post for contaminants of potential concern. Results from the spring will be sent to the NMED and Stakeholders in December. The fall results will be sent later. The U.S. Geological Survey performed resistivity and seismic surveys of north central Fort Wingate.

Parcels 11, 12, 14, 21, 22 Work Plans – 2008

Work plans have been prepared by the Army and reviewed by the Stakeholders and are presently under review by New Mexico and EPA.

Parcels 4, 5, 6, 23, 24 - 2008
Work Plans are being prepared by the Army. The Stakeholders are presently reviewing plans for parcels 5 and 6.

Ordnance and Explosives Safety Specialist, Harmon Slappy, inspects Building C-1553 (former black powder magazine) in Igloo Block C in Parcel 4.Ordnance and Explosives Safety Specialist, Harmon Slappy, inspects Building C-1553 (former black powder magazine) in Igloo Block C in Parcel 4.

 


 

 Stephanie Dayus and Travis Barbier of the Fort Worth District sampling at Igloo Block A in Parcel 24.Stephanie Dayus and Travis Barbier of the Fort Worth District sampling at Igloo Block A in Parcel 24.


 


Army sampling team sampled each igloo and revetment in Parcel 24.Army sampling team sampled each igloo and revetment in Parcel 24. Shown left to right: Travis Barbier, Mike Chee, Richard Cruz, Mike Scoville, Janie Hard, Harmon Slappy, and Stephanie Dayus.