Cleanup of hazardous substances is ongoing at the U.S. Steel site on the St. Louis River in Duluth, and is expected to be completed in 2023. Natural resource trustees (tribal, federal, state agencies) work to determine what additional restoration projects are needed after site cleanup is done. A draft assessment plan describes the approach to determine injuries to natural resources and associated damages. The assessment plan is now available for public comment, with comments due March 23rd to:
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife webpage has more information including an overview (below) and informational document .