Hot Topics in Idaho

Learn about some of EPA's priority work in Idaho.

• Bunker Hill Superfund Site (Coeur d’Alene Basin) - This cleanup site spans 1,500 square miles and 166 river miles across one of the largest historical mining districts in the world. Historical mining practices spread contaminants throughout the floodplain of the South Fork Coeur d’Alene River, leaving soil, sediment, groundwater and surface water contaminated with heavy metals such as lead. The site was first added to EPA's Superfund National Priorities List in 1983.
• Eastern Michaud Flats Superfund Site (Fort Hall Indian Reservation) - Soil and groundwater at this site are contaminated with hazardous chemicals from historical phosphate ore processing activities. The site was added to EPA's Superfund National Priorities List in 1990.
• Wildfire smoke readiness and response for Tribes - Smoke from wildfires is a critical air quality concern for Tribal communities in Idaho. EPA helps support Tribes in managing the effects of wildfire smoke on Tribal lands, including issuing burn bans and air quality advisories.
• Tribal programs - EPA's Region 10 office serves 271 federally recognized Tribes, including 5 Tribes in Idaho.