Photos October 2009

Contaminated sediment being dredged from the Little Menomonee River.

Dredged sediment is trucked to a nearby "staging area" to dry.

Middle segment of the river between the railroad bridge and Silver Spring Drive.

Little Menomonee River south of the railroad bridge.

Southern segment of the Little Menomonee River.

Looking south to Silver Spring Drive bridge.

Little Menomonee River between Appleton Avenue and the railroad bridge.

Little Menomonee River south of Appleton Avenue.

Bypass pump hose used to divert river water downstream from the dams.

Survey stakes used for reference during sediment excavation.

Excavator used for sediment removal.

EPA's sign on 107th Street near the southern segment of the river cleanup.

Treatment system and holding tank for dewatering operations.