Fernald is a 1050 acre nature preserve that is a department of energy. Fernald has nuclear waste stored under huge mounds of dirt to help it from coming into contact with humans and animals. Fernald has many lakes and a ton of wetland.
There is also a huge array of things to learn when visiting, somethings I learned was that no waste is burned. This is massively important for the ecosystem because it can pollute the air and environment we breathe and live in. Fernald also produced uranium metal products for the nations defense programs.
Inside Fernald visitors can go into this big room while a guide shows a video about the wildlife that is currently thriving, and old pictures on how much the nuclear power plant has changes and how different things look today. Fernald also has a huge line of “huts” on a hill that Production stopped in July 1989 to focus resources on environmental restoration. “When I was younger I used to work for Fernald.” Karen Casey Stated. Casey used to work in this production plant but ended up quitting after a year because of the radiation being unsafe.
An on-site disposal facility remains at the site containing approximately 81 million feet of contaminated soil and debris. On-going aquifer remediation includes pumping uranium contaminated ground water and associated treatment to meet discharge criteria.
Fernald also is a community water producer and many homes in the area can get water from the many lakes they have. There are many programs that you can go do when you visit. The main thing most people go for is to watch birds, there is a site online where you can even find new species of animals and post it and guess what kind they are. “My favorite thing would be going to look at the bird and seeing the sights and all the wildlife thriving and seeing how they act in there environments.” Casey quotes. Take it from her, the next time you are wondering about nature or what goes on at Fernald just stop by and take a look.
