January 2012
McGinnis and Associates LLC completes field work for cultural resource studies for the Yerington Paiute Tribe
In an effort to protect tribal resources from releases from the Anaconda Mine CERCLA site, the cultural data collected by McGinnis and Associates will be used to refine document review and for use in risk assessment for the tribe. This project gives the Yerington Paiute Tribe the capacity to compare site actions with what is required to protect resources that may be unique to historic and cultural practices. Funded through the EPA Superfund program, the project seeks to build the volume of Tribal Environmental Programs to be effective stakeholders in the CERCLA process.
November 2011
McGinnis and Associates LLC implementing Strategic Energy Plans for Lake County Tribes
In 2008, McGinnis and Associates LLC began providing technical support to develop strategic energy plans for five federally recognized tribes in Lake County, California. Through a DOE funded program at the Robinson Rancheria, M&A is now implementing those programs through its partner company, Sunkiss Solar LLC.
As an important first step, all of the homes managed by the Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake Tribe now have solar panels installed with no charge to the residents. This project will make the Habematolel Pomo Tribe one of the first tribes in the country, if not the only, to be all-solar for the homes they manage.
November 23, 2009
New Associated Press article on the Anaconda Mine in Yerington.
BP acknowledges some impact
The groundwater contamination in the neighborhoods around the Anaconda Mine Site is again getting national press coverage. At last count, over 300 news outlets carried the article which can be read here.
September 30, 2009
Uranium in Groundwater
Maps showing uranium concentrations in groundwater continuous from the Anaconda Mine Site and reaching local drinking water wells were provided at the September 24th public meeting. In a well received presentation, Project Managers and Scientists from EPA discussed current data and ongoing investigations to improve the understanding of mine waste contamination of groundwater north of the 3,400 acre mine site. Currently, 79% of the wells tested north of the mine site have levels of arsenic and/or uranium above MCLs and, because the water is unsafe to drink, many are provided with bottled water by the Responsible Party, British Petroleum.
EPA Public Meeting Presentation (1)
EPA Public Meeting Presentation (2)
Plume Map of Uranium in Groundwater
Videos of EPA Presentation on Groundwater Around Anaconda Mine Site
(right click on link and select Save link as to download the files)
October 25, 2009
Environmental Information Management Services
McGinnis and Associates, LLC is offering a new set of programs for environmental data management. We are offering database tools, statisitcs tools, mobile applications and WQX Integration. These tools offer an easy way to meet the requirements of CWA 106 grants.
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March 24, 2009
The first Hitch to be tagged ever!
With the 2009 hitch migration now going strong in Adobe and Kelsey Creeks, McGinnis and Associates LLC along with staff from the Lake County Tribes has started the tagging project. This is the first time the Hitch have ever been tagged, the new RFID tags will provide information critical to estimating population and studying their life cycle. This project also includes water quality monitoring on many Clear Lake tributaries. We look forward to continuing to work with the Big Valley Rancheria, Elem Indian Colony, Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake, Robinson Rancheria and Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians on this important project.
Watch the video on YouTube:
Video One
Video Two
Video Three
January 5, 2009
McGinnis and Associates LLC Providing Storet Support for CWA 106 Tribal Clients
McGinnis and Associates LLC is now formatting and uploading environmental data into the U.S. EPA STORET database for their clients. This includes assistance with establishing accounts and working with data providers such as analytical labs to provide STORET ready data. This program helps clients to not only meet a U.S EPA requirement for their funding, but insures data is compiled and preserved in useable databases.
December 23, 2008
McGinnis and Associates LLC selected for the Clear Lake Hitch Study and Recovery Project
The Lake Hitch Study and Recovery Project is the first tagging and fishery evaluation for the Hitch, also referred to as the Chi, a culturally significant and unique fish. We look forward to working with the Big Valley Rancheria, Elem Indian Colony, Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake, Robinson Rancheria and Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians on this important project.
November 15, 2008
McGinnis and Associates LLC to complete the Big Valley Rancheria First Phase Wastewater Treatment Plant Renovation in January
This project has included the construction of over 2 acres of wastewater storage ponds and new leachfield and irrigated landscaping . The system includes multiple design features to provide a unique footprint to allow future commercial development on adjacent property and be self-contained with all water managed onsite.
