How Springfield, Missouri, and Ozark Greenways Transformed a Superfund Landfill into New Community Trail | US EPA

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What was once an industrial landfill in Springfield, Missouri, is now a section of the Fulbright Spring Greenway Trail. This section connects Ritter Springs Park with Lost Hill Park, just north of the city, and much of it follows the Sac River.

For nearly four years, the city of Springfield worked with Ozark Greenways to plan and develop the latest 1½-mile section of the trail, which officially opened to the public in July 2020. Ozark Greenways is a local organization focused on building trail systems and connecting communities through nature. The entire 7-mile trail connects the city with wildlife habitat full of native grasses, wildflowers and trees. . . .

Though the land has been revitalized, EPA continues to monitor the site to ensure long-term protection from contaminants. EPA is working on its Sixth Five-Year Review of the site, which will be completed this year. The Agency will conduct these reviews indefinitely.

“Working with the city of Springfield and Ozark Greenways to utilize part of the Fulbright Landfill Superfund Site as a recreational trail is a huge success and another example of how creative thinking and collaboration can turn an old landfill into a productive use for the community,” said Tonya Howell, EPA Region 7 superfund remedial project manager.

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How Springfield, Missouri, and Ozark Greenways Transformed a Superfund Landfill into New Community Trail | US EPA

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