Good Samaritan Remediation Permit for the Bodie Mine Project
What happened
The EPA is reviewing an application from Trout Unlimited Inc. for a Good Samaritan remediation permit for the Bodie Mine in Okanogan County, Washington. The EPA has preliminarily determined the application is complete and that the activities are "low risk" and will lead to "measurable progress towards achieving improved soil, sediment compared to baseline conditions at the site." The application was submitted on June 11, 2026, under the 2024 Good Samaritan Act.
Why it matters
If approved, this permit would allow Trout Unlimited to remove contaminated soil and sediment from Toroda Creek. This action is estimated to prevent "approximately 104 tons of contaminated tailing deposits from eroding into Toroda Creek each year," improving local environmental quality.
Who it affects
- ›Trout Unlimited Inc.
- ›Bodie Mine site
- ›Okanogan County, Washington residents
- ›Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- ›Toroda Creek ecosystem
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