Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition/Technical Advisory Group (DRCC/TAG)
This is the web site of DRCC/Technical Advisory Group (DRCC/TAG). DRCC/TAG is a non-profit 501(c)3, and receives EPA funding to hire a
Technical Advisor to review all cleanup related
studies and plans. DRCC/TAG is involved in all aspects
of the proposed cleanup and is working to ensure
that the cleanup meets community standards. DRCC/TAG serves as fiscal agent for the Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition (DRCC).
DRCC was formed in 2001
by an alliance of community, environmental
and small business groups affected by ongoing
pollution and cleanup plans for the Duwamish
River. The mission of DRCC is to ensure a Duwamish
River cleanup that is accepted by and benefits
the community and is protective of fish, wildlife
and human health.
Our Vision
It is the vision of DRCC/TAG that South Seattle residents
will be able to crab in the river without risks
to their family's health, that endangered salmon
will be able recover without PCBs or other
toxic body burdens, and that the banks of the
Duwamish River will be a welcoming and risk-free
place for our children and their children to
wade, fish and play.
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DRCC/TAG Board Members
- Bill Pease
- Lianna Beal
- Heather Trim
- Greg Wingard
- Lee Dorigan
Duwamish River Cleanup Coaliton
(DRCC) Member Organizations
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History
The Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition (DRCC/TAG)
has been working since 2001 to secure a thorough
cleanup of south Seattle, Washington’s Lower Duwamish River.
Founded by local environmental, tribal, and
community organizations, the coalition has
been formally recognized as the “Community
Advisory Group” for the Duwamish River
Superfund Site. The Duwamish River Cleanup
Coalition works to ensure that the Duwamish
River Superfund cleanup not only restores environmental
health and protects fishers and families who
use the river, but also reflects the priorities,
values and will of the people who live and
work in the region. DRCC/TAG’s programs
include guided river tours, educational forums,
habitat-restoration events, river festivals,
youth programs, and neighborhood activities
designed to link people to the river.
James Rasmussen serves as DRCC/TAG Coordinator, overseeing technical, policy and administration of the organization.
Cari Simson serves as a contracted Program Manager and Development Assistant for DRCC/TAG.
BJ Cummings, who served as the DRCC/TAG Coordinator since its beginning in 2001, will continue serve as Policy and Development Advisor.
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Current
Staff & Interns
James Rasmussen, DRCC/TAG Coordinator
BJ Cummings, Development and Policy Advisor
Rohan Marrero, Environmental Health intern
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Thank You to DRCC/TAG Funding Agencies and Foundations
Washington Women's Foundation
Seattle Foundation
Bullitt Foundation
The Russell Family Foundation
Ben & Jerrys Foundation
Neighbor to Neighbor Foundation
Mountaineers Foundation
Peach Foundation
Department of Ecology - Public Participation Program
EPA - Technical Assistance Grants
SeaGrant
Acorn Foundation
Common Counsel
Klorfine Foundation
UW Superfund Basic Research Program
Thank You to DRCC/TAG In-Kind and Funding Partners
Field Roast Grain Meat Company
CleanScapes
Seattle Aquarium Society
Salish Seas
Environmental Coalition of South Seattle
Alki Kayak Tours
National Wildlife Federation
Camp Long
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