for immediate release, Thursday, April 9, 2020 NEW RESEARCH FINDS PLUTONIUM “HOT PARTICLES” ARE “PERVASIVE” IN SOIL NEAR FORMER ROCKY FLATS NUCLEAR SITE INCREASING RISK OF RADIOACTIVE EXPOSURE FROM INHALATION; ACTIVISTS SEEK PARKWAY PROJECT HALT TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH for further information: Dr. Michael Ketterer Michael.ketterer@nau.edu Christopher Allred (303) 444-6981 Bob Schaeffer (239) 395-6773 A new analysis of soil from near the former Rocky Flats nuclear weap

Click here to view a video of the meeting Click here for a copy of the signed Resolution 2020-82 Giving Notice of Withdrawal from the Jefferson Parkway Public Highway Authority This is a major victory for the citizens and grassroots activists who have consistently warned against the dangers of construction near the contaminated former nuclear weapons plant Rocky Flats. The leadership in Broomfield has set a new precedent regarding the Precautionary Principle and protecting pu

This map shows the proposed route of the Jefferson Parkway along Indiana St. compared with plutonium contamination outlined on the Krey Hardy Map. Click here for additional information from a paper written by Randy Stafford, member of the Jefferson Parkway Advisory Committee. Jefferson County Commissioners Public Hearing regarding the 2020 Budget When: Tuesday, November 12th, 8am Where: Jefferson County Administration and Courts Building, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden

This map shows the proposed route of the Jefferson Parkway along Indiana St. compared with plutonium contamination outlined on the Krey Hardy Map. Click here for additional information from a paper written by Randy Stafford, member of the Jefferson Parkway Advisory Committee. Broomfield City Council When: Tuesday October 22nd, 6:00pm Where: George Di Ciero City and County Building 1 DesCombes Drive Broomfield, CO 80020 Email the Broomfield City Council at: council@broomfiel

Rocky Mountain Peace and Justice Center for immediate release, Thursday, September 12, 2019 NEW RESEARCH FINDS SIX MORE “HOT PARTICLES” OF PLUTONIUM AT ROCKY FLATS WILDLIFE REFUGE; ADVOCATES URGE CLOSING SITE TO VISITORS, HALTING PARKWAY PLAN PENDING FURTHER INVESTIGATION OF CONTAMINATION AND HEALTH RISK for further information: Dr. Michael Ketterer Michael.ketterer@nau.edu Christopher Allred (303)

Broomfield Removed Jefferson Parkway Funding From Their Agenda September 1st 2019 Our organizing is working. Thank you to everyone in the community who has brought their voice to this important public health issue. We have successfully delayed funding for the Jefferson Parkway. During this time, the community and local governments have had more time to study the impacts from Rocky Flats. Please stay tuned for next steps to continue organizing. ACTION ALERT: Please email the B

This map shows the proposed route of the Jefferson Parkway along Indiana St. compared with plutonium contamination outlined on the Krey Hardy Map. Click here for additional information from a paper written by Randy Stafford, member of the Jefferson Parkway Advisory Committee. September 10th, Broomfield City Council When: Tuesday September 10th, 6:00pm Where: George Di Ciero City and County Building 1 DesCombes Drive Broomfield, CO 80020 Email the Broomfield City Council at:

Westword - The Controversy Over Rocky Flats Just Got Hotter - August 20th 2019 My SanAntonio - Plutonium found in Colorado soil; 2nd test shows lower level - August 20th 2019 Denver Post - Plutonium in soil sample near Rocky Flats five times higher than cleanup standard - August 20th 2019 9 News - A soil sample near Rocky Flats had 5 times the cleanup standard for plutonium. Here's why you shouldn't freak out. - August 20th 2019 4 CBS Denver - ‘I Think It’s Inevitable’: Dr.

This map shows the proposed route of the Jefferson Parkway along Indiana St. compared with plutonium contamination outlined on the Krey Hardy Map. Click here for additional information from a paper written by Randy Stafford, member of the Jefferson Parkway Advisory Committee. 7/21/19 UPDATE: There were some pro-parkway/pro-development comments by citizens during open comment at the July 9th Broomfield City Council meeting. This is a public health issue that must not be overl

This map shows the proposed route of the Jefferson Parkway along Indiana St. compared with plutonium contamination outlined on the Krey Hardy Map. Click here for additional information from a paper written by Randy Stafford, member of the Jefferson Parkway Advisory Committee. UPDATE: Thank you to the community for speaking out on this important public health issue. The Council is hearing us! The Broomfield City Council reviewed the Jefferson Parkway at their study session on