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DEQ says a Precision Castparts chemical release likely killed fish in Johnson Creek

If you use the Springwater Corridor Trail along Johnson Creek, this one's for you.

The Daily Oregon City team · 1 min read · 3 sources

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DEQ's notice came about five weeks after the release began

  1. Sept. 17Release through the company's stormwater system begins, 's notice says.
  2. Sept. 18Foamy discharge and dead fish reported near the .
  3. Sept. 19The release window closes, per the dates in DEQ's notice.
  4. Oct. 23DEQ issues a pre-enforcement notice citing two Class I violations.

Sources: KPTV, KATU, opb

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DEQ says chemical spill likely killed fish in Johnson Creek; Thorns head to the playoffs

Plus, the Thorns face the Spirit next Sunday and West Linn soccer wins in the state playoffs.

The TLDR

  1. DEQ says a chemical release likely killed fish in Johnson Creek
  2. Sophia Wilson's two goals send the Thorns to the playoffs
  3. West Linn boys and girls soccer both won state playoff openers
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