The sediment cleanup of Jack's Marine North Slip is complete!

Multiple site investigations after the Great Lakes Legacy Act sediment cleanup in the Ashtabula River in 2006–⁠2007 revealed the Jack's Marine North Slip remained a hotspot for residual contamination in the river. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) addressed the source of the contamination in the slip. In 2013, Ohio EPA partnered with U. S. EPA to clean up nearly 12,000 cubic yards of contaminated sediment.

After dredging, Ohio EPA installed a 6 inch sand cover over the entire North Slip. The cleanup in the Jack's Marine North Slip prevents recontamination of the Ashtabula River. 

Location

Jack's Marine North Slip is near the upstream turning basin in the Ashtabula River in Ashtabula, Ohio. The site is located in the Ashtabula River Area of Concern.

Cleanup Process

Sediment remediated: 11,975 ​cubic yards
Contaminants: PCBs, oil and grease, and heavy metals
Method: ​Mechanical dredging and sand cover 
When: 2013
Partners: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Cost: $1.5 million

Long-term Benefits

• The cleanup removed a hotspot of sediment from the Ashtabula River, reducing contaminant levels in fish and allowing for less restrictive fish consumption advisories.
  
• The cleanup and restoration of the Ashtabula River have contributed to community revitalization in Ashtabula. Learn about Ashtabula’s revitalization, including its increased recreational offerings and tourism.  ​

More Information

Documents and Resources
Great Lakes Areas of Concern: Six Strategies to Support Community Revitalization (PDF, 8p, 987KB) 2024
Ashtabula’s Revitalization: The Ashtabula River Area of Concern (video, 4:39), 2022

Stakeholders
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency