Health Impact Assessment & Policy Recommendations (HIA)

The Duwamish River Cleanup Health Impact Assessment (HIA)

The HIA will examine possible unintended health benefits and consequences of EPA’s proposed cleanup plan, such as changes in diet and cultural practices resulting from contaminated fish or opportunities for local employment in cleanup-related jobs. The HIA will make recommendations for strategies to minimize health impacts, maximize benefits, and reduce inequities.

HIA Documents

Advance Health Impact Assessment Report, May 13, 2013  (Final report will be released in June)

Health Impact Assessment (HIA) Flyer 

Duwamish HIA Scoping Document

HIA IN THE NEWS

KUOW, July 19, 2012

Investigate West, April 26, 2012

West Seattle Herald, March 13, 2012

UW Today, March 4, 2012