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Grocery store among resident ideas for redevelopment of contaminated Bossier property
Grocery store among resident ideas for redevelopment of contaminated Bossier property

By Justin O’Connor, Shreveport-Bossier Advocate, November 24, 2025

Environmental group wants input from Bossier residents in neighborhood with contaminated soil
Environmental group wants input from Bossier residents in neighborhood with contaminated soil

By Justin O'Connor, Shreveport-Bossier Advocate, November 17, 2025

Completed Ditch Cleanup and Replacement Updates To Be Discussed at November 18 Community Meeting
Completed Ditch Cleanup and Replacement Updates To Be Discussed at November 18 Community Meeting

The Multistate Environmental Response Trust (Multistate Trust) and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) are cohosting a community meeting Tuesday, November 18 to discuss cleanup work to date including the recently completed excavation of contaminated soil along a drainage ditch and the ditch replacement north of the former Tronox/Kerr-McGee Wood Treating Facility (Site).

Contaminated Bossier City property could be returned to private or public use later this year
Contaminated Bossier City property could be returned to private or public use later this year

By Brian McCallum, Shreveport-Bossier Advocate, June 24, 2025

Planned Ditch Cleanup and Replacement to Be Discussed at June 23 Community Meeting
Planned Ditch Cleanup and Replacement to Be Discussed at June 23 Community Meeting

The Multistate Environmental Response Trust (Multistate Trust) and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) are cohosting a community meeting Monday, June 23 to discuss plans to remove contaminated soil along a drainage ditch and replace part of the ditch north of the former Tronox/Kerr-McGee Wood Treating Facility (Site) this summer.

 
 

 

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Grocery store among resident ideas for redevelopment of contaminated Bossier property
Grocery store among resident ideas for redevelopment of contaminated Bossier property

By Justin O’Connor, Shreveport-Bossier Advocate, November 24, 2025

Environmental group wants input from Bossier residents in neighborhood with contaminated soil
Environmental group wants input from Bossier residents in neighborhood with contaminated soil

By Justin O'Connor, Shreveport-Bossier Advocate, November 17, 2025

Completed Ditch Cleanup and Replacement Updates To Be Discussed at November 18 Community Meeting
Completed Ditch Cleanup and Replacement Updates To Be Discussed at November 18 Community Meeting

The Multistate Environmental Response Trust (Multistate Trust) and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) are cohosting a community meeting Tuesday, November 18 to discuss cleanup work to date including the recently completed excavation of contaminated soil along a drainage ditch and the ditch replacement north of the former Tronox/Kerr-McGee Wood Treating Facility (Site).

Contaminated Bossier City property could be returned to private or public use later this year
Contaminated Bossier City property could be returned to private or public use later this year

By Brian McCallum, Shreveport-Bossier Advocate, June 24, 2025

Planned Ditch Cleanup and Replacement to Be Discussed at June 23 Community Meeting
Planned Ditch Cleanup and Replacement to Be Discussed at June 23 Community Meeting

The Multistate Environmental Response Trust (Multistate Trust) and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) are cohosting a community meeting Monday, June 23 to discuss plans to remove contaminated soil along a drainage ditch and replace part of the ditch north of the former Tronox/Kerr-McGee Wood Treating Facility (Site) this summer.

Meeting tonight to discuss cleanup of contaminated soil in Bossier City neighborhood
Meeting tonight to discuss cleanup of contaminated soil in Bossier City neighborhood
Multistate Trust to Hold March 18 Community Meeting About Planned Cleanup of Contaminated Soil Along Ditch Near Former Wood Treating Facility
Multistate Trust to Hold March 18 Community Meeting About Planned Cleanup of Contaminated Soil Along Ditch Near Former Wood Treating Facility

The Multistate Environmental Response Trust is holding a community meeting March 18 to discuss plans to excavate contaminated soil along an off-site drainage ditch and to complete other environmental work at and near the former Tronox/Kerr-McGee Wood Treating Facility in Bossier City.

Public Invited to Oct. 16 Community Drop-In Session about Recent Soil Excavation and Completed Indoor Air Testing near Former Wood Treating Facility
Public Invited to Oct. 16 Community Drop-In Session about Recent Soil Excavation and Completed Indoor Air Testing near Former Wood Treating Facility

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and the Multistate Environmental Response Trust are hosting a community drop-in session October 16 to discuss recent off-site excavation of contaminated soil, completed residential indoor air testing, and other environmental actions and investigations near the former Tronox/Kerr-McGee Wood Treating Facility.

Contaminated site in Bossier neighborhood brings calls for environmental justice
Contaminated site in Bossier neighborhood brings calls for environmental justice

By Alexandra Meacham, KTAL 6 News, July 30, 2024

Indoor testing results, soil sampling to be shared in meeting about wood treating site cleanup
Indoor testing results, soil sampling to be shared in meeting about wood treating site cleanup

From KTBS 3, July 25, 2024

Indoor Air Testing Results and Residential Soil Sampling Progress To Be Shared at Community Meeting about Former Wood Treating Facility in Bossier City July 30
Indoor Air Testing Results and Residential Soil Sampling Progress To Be Shared at Community Meeting about Former Wood Treating Facility in Bossier City July 30

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) and the Multistate Environmental Response Trust (Multistate Trust) invite the public to a community meeting and drop-in session on Tuesday, July 30 to hear updates about environmental investigations and cleanup near the former Tronox/Kerr-McGee Wood Treating Facility (Site) in Bossier City.

Public meeting set for Tuesday to discuss contaminated soil removal in Bossier City
Public meeting set for Tuesday to discuss contaminated soil removal in Bossier City

by KTBS 3, April 2, 2024

Updates on Air and Soil Sampling to be Provided at Community Meeting about Former Wood Treating Facility in Bossier City on April 2
Updates on Air and Soil Sampling to be Provided at Community Meeting about Former Wood Treating Facility in Bossier City on April 2

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) and the Multistate Environmental Response Trust (Multistate Trust) are hosting a community meeting and drop-in information session on Tuesday, April 2 to discuss environmental investigations and cleanup near the former Tronox/Kerr-McGee Wood Treating Facility (Site) in Bossier City.

**NEW LOCATION** Community Meeting about Cleanup and Investigations near Former Wood Treating Facility in Bossier City, Dec. 14, 2023
**NEW LOCATION** Community Meeting about Cleanup and Investigations near Former Wood Treating Facility in Bossier City, Dec. 14, 2023

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) and the Multistate Environmental Response Trust (Multistate Trust) are hosting a community meeting and drop-in information session on Thursday, December 14 to discuss the recently completed cleanup at Scott-Dickerson Homes and the investigations near the former Tronox/Kerr-McGee Wood Treating Facility (Site) in Bossier City.

Public Invited to September 11 Community Meeting About Cleanup and Investigations Near Former Wood Treating Facility in Bossier City
Public Invited to September 11 Community Meeting About Cleanup and Investigations Near Former Wood Treating Facility in Bossier City

At the meeting, residents will learn about the Multistate Trust’s nearly finished work to excavate contaminated soil from the parking lot at Scott-Dickerson Homes, replace it with clean fill, and then install new pavement, sidewalks, curbs, and grassy areas.

Completed Soil Removal and Upcoming Training Opportunities Will Be Discussed at Community Meeting March 27, 2023
Completed Soil Removal and Upcoming Training Opportunities Will Be Discussed at Community Meeting March 27, 2023

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and the Multistate Trust will hold a virtual and in-person community meeting and an in-person information session on Monday, March 27 near the former Tronox/Kerr-McGee Wood Treating Facility in Bossier City to share information about planned parking lot replacement work at Scott-Dickerson Homes.

 
 

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Community Meeting
Community Meeting
Community Meeting, March 18, 2025, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Community Drop-in Information Session, Oct. 16, 2024, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Neighborhood Block Party, Saturday, October 12, 2024, 1 – 4 p.m.

Join the Multistate Trust for a neighborhood block party Saturday, October 12 to celebrate the completion of the current phase of excavation and construction work near the Site. We want to thank our surrounding neighbors for their cooperation and patience. Join us for an afternoon of free food trucks, games, kids activities, and more!

Community Meeting & Drop-in Session, April 2, 2024, Meeting 6:00 – 7:30 p.m., Drop-in Session 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.