Fort Ord Cleanup

October 27, 2018 National Public Lands Day at the Fort Ord National Monument
2018-10-27 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver)
We are often asked about volunteer cleanup/restoration opportunities on the former Fort Ord. There is a wonderful volunteer event scheduled. It is our pleasure to let you know about Fort Ord National Public Lands Day on October 27, 2018.
Please join us in celebrating National Public Lands Week by participating in one or more of these great Saturday events on the former Fort Ord in October of 2018. This year, we are working with partners on supporting community events on Saturday, October 20th and Saturday, October 27th.
The Fort Ord National Monument is all about conserving natural resources, enhancing and improving recreation opportunities, and honoring the military heritage of this special place. The National Public Lands Week events in October all embrace those elements. Join the celebration by participating in one or more of these activities:
Saturday – October 20, 2018: Join community supporters and participate in the Honor Our Fallen 5K and 10K Race/Walk as a “competitor” or “volunteer” at Fort Ord Dunes State Park. The Saturday event helps support programs for Gold Star Family members and is hosted by the U.S. Army’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) program. Please register in advance as a “volunteer” at http://signup.com/go/jHRwSSh, or as a “competitor” at https://www.active.com/.
Saturday – October 27, 2018: Join other volunteers on the Fort Ord National Monument and lend a hand in collecting native plant seed or performing other rewarding work in a beautiful setting. Volunteers to the volunteer event will be treated to a free lunch and entertainment at the intersection of Jack’s Road and Skyline Road (Lightfighter LZ) following the work project. Please register in advance at http://signup.com/go/wbkmNRw
Go to the news section of this web site for a map and other details.
See you soon!

Free Bus Tours and Open House: February 2, 2019
2019-02-02 09:00 - 13:30
Dear friends, please join us at the February 2, 2019, Community Involvement Mobile Workshop for an open house and free 90 minute guided bus tours. This event is free. No reservations are required. We’ll be talking about groundwater cleanup and landfill maintenance. We’ll also make a stop at our new groundwater treatment facility!
RAIN OR SHINE!
TOUR DEPARTURE TIMES:

Each tour is the same, so pick a time that works for you. This is a popular tour. As such, it is important that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to tour departure to secure your seat on the bus.
Tour 1: 10:00 a.m.
Tour 2: 11:45 a.m.

TO GET THERE FROM HIGHWAY 1: Take exit 406 and stay on Lightfighter Drive. Pass General Jim Boulevard. Turn left onto 8th Avenue. Turn right onto Joe Lloyd Way. Building 4522 is at the end of the road. You can also follow the signs.
Click here for a map to the event location.
Click here for the groundwater presentation.
Click here for the landfill presentation.
Click here for a preview of the tour stops.
For more information call (831) 393-1284.

February 5, 2019 Technical Review Committee, or TRC
2019-02-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Fort Ord Technical Review Committee, Building 4463 Conference Room, Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
February 5, 2019 Technical Review Committee
The U.S. Army Fort Ord Technical Review Committee (TRC) meeting is scheduled for February 5, 2019. The meeting will be held at the Fort Ord Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Building 4463, Ord Military Community from 10:00 a.m. to Noon.
TRC AGENDA
1. Review of Issues Raised During the February 2, 2019, Community Involvement Mobile Workshop (10 minutes)
2. Presentation: U.S. Army Landfill (20 minutes)
3. Presentation: U.S. Army Groundwater Cleanup (30 minutes)
Click here for the groundwater presentation.
Click here for the landfill presentation.

May 4, 2019 Guided Nature Walk inside the Fort Ord Impact Area
2019-05-04 09:00 - 13:00
Guided Nature Walk inside the Fort Ord Impact Area
Event: Interested in seeing future lands of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) at Fort Ord? Consider joining the Fort Ord Cleanup and BLM staff in a nature walk in portions of the Fort Ord National Monument that are not currently accessible to the public. We have scheduled two walking tours of cleared areas within the Impact Area. Please plan on a three hour event.
Schedule:
9:00 – 9:45 Open House
9:45 – 10:00 Mandatory Safety Briefing
10:00 Depart for short and long walks
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: This event is limited to 100 participants.
HOW TO MAKE RESERVATIONS: Call the Fort Ord Community Relations Office at (831) 393-1284 or send an e-mail to outreach@fortordcleanup.com with the name of each participant.
HOW TO GET THERE: Arrive at the tour departure location (Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Work Center) no later than 9:45 a.m. on May 4, 2019 for the mandatory safety briefing. For those interested in the long walk, we will take a 30 minute bus ride into the Impact Area followed by the nature walk. The shorter walk will depart from the parking area.
You have permission to drive your private vehicle to the BLM Work Center for this specific event. For driving directions, click here.

Estimated time for walks:
-2 hour for the shorter route (about 1.6 miles)
-3 hours for the longer route (about 4 miles)
Adverse weather (for example lightning, heavy rain) will cancel, but call the Fort Ord Community Relations Office at 831-393-1284 or check the news section of www.FortOrdCleanup.com if in doubt.
To ensure that your experience is enjoyable, please remember:

For all hikes, wear boots or sturdy walking shoes appropriate for dirt and gravel roads. Dress in layers.
The weather can be unpredictable. No matter what season it is, be prepared for rain, wind, fog, or sun.
Carry ample water to drink.
Participants under 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Click here to download a copy of the waiver. Waivers will also be available at the registration tent.

This activity is not recommended for participants under the age of 8.

Free Tours and Open House: July 13, 2019
2019-07-13 09:00 - 13:00
Dear friends, please join us at the July 13, 2019, Community Involvement Mobile Workshop for an open house and free 90 minute guided bus tours. We’ll be driving through the Fort Ord National Monument as well as a tour of the (currently off limits to the public) Impact Area. This event is free. No reservations are required.
RAIN OR SHINE!
TOUR DEPARTURE TIMES:

Each tour is the same, so pick a time that works for you. This is our most popular tour. As such, it is important that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to tour departure to secure your seat on the bus.
Tour 1: 10:00 a.m.
Tour 2: 11:45 a.m.

TO GET THERE FROM HIGHWAY 1: Take exit 406 and stay on Lightfighter Drive. Pass General Jim Boulevard. Turn left onto 8th Avenue. Turn right onto Joe Lloyd Way. Building 4522 is at the end of the road. You can also follow the signs.
Click here for a map to the event location.
For more information call (831) 393-1284.

July 16, 2019 Technical Review Committee (also known as TRC)
2019-07-16 10:00 - 12:00
The U.S. Army Fort Ord Technical Review Committee (TRC) meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2019. The meeting will be held at the Fort Ord Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Building 4463, Ord Military Community from 10:00 a.m. to Noon.

TRC AGENDA
1. Review of Issues Raised During the July 13, 2019, Community Involvement Mobile Workshop (10 minutes)
2. Update: U.S. Army Prescribed Burn Program (20 minutes)
3. Update: U.S. Army Munitions Cleanup Program (20 minutes)
4. Update: Environmental Services Cooperative Agreement Remediation Program (5 minutes)

Information Booth at the Monterey County Fair August 30, 2019
2019-08-30 12:00 - 23:00
If you happen to be at the Monterey County Fair on Friday, August 30th, please stop by the U.S. Army Fort Ord cleanup information booth. We’ll be staffing a booth (although we might be in a tent) all day, Friday, August 30, 2019. It is military appreciation day at the Fair. You can ask questions about the cleanup projects and meet several of the people working on the project. Go to www.montereycountyfair.com for more information.
A bit of trivia……This is our 24rd consecutive year at the fair!

October 26, 2019 National Public Lands Day at the Fort Ord National Monument
2019-10-26 08:00 - 13:00
Volunteers help with habitat restoration on the national monument.
We are often asked about volunteer cleanup/restoration opportunities on the former Fort Ord. There is a wonderful volunteer event scheduled. It is our pleasure to let you know about Fort Ord National Public Lands Day on October 26, 2019.
The Fort Ord National Monument is all about conserving natural resources, enhancing and improving recreation opportunities, and honoring the military heritage of this special place. The National Public Lands Week events in October all embrace those elements.
Saturday – October 26, 2019: Join other volunteers on the Fort Ord National Monument and lend a hand in collecting native plant seed or performing other rewarding work in a beautiful setting. Volunteers to the volunteer event will be treated to a free lunch and entertainment at the intersection of Jack’s Road and Skyline Road (Lightfighter LZ) following the work project. Registration information and details will be posted in the Fall of 2019

October 2020 National Public Lands Day at the Fort Ord National Monument
2019-10-26 08:00 - 13:00
We are often asked about volunteer cleanup/restoration opportunities on the former Fort Ord. There is a wonderful volunteer event scheduled, although the exact date has not yet been determined.
The Fort Ord National Monument is all about conserving natural resources, enhancing and improving recreation opportunities, and honoring the military heritage of this special place. The National Public Lands Week events in October all embrace those elements.
Saturday October 2020: Join other volunteers on the Fort Ord National Monument and lend a hand in collecting native plant seed or performing other rewarding work in a beautiful setting. Volunteers to the volunteer event will be treated to a free lunch and entertainment at the intersection of Jack’s Road and Skyline Road (Lightfighter LZ) following the work project. Registration information and details will be posted in the Fall of 2020

Volunteers help with habitat restoration on the national monument.

Free Bus Tours and Open House: February 1, 2020
2020-02-01 09:00 - 13:30
Dear friends, please join us at the February 1, 2020, Community Involvement Mobile Workshop for an open house and free 90 minute guided bus tours. This event is free. No reservations are required. We’ll be talking about groundwater cleanup and landfill maintenance. We’ll also make a stop at our new groundwater treatment facility that began operations in November 2019!
RAIN OR SHINE!
TOUR DEPARTURE TIMES:

Each tour is the same, so pick a time that works for you. This is a popular tour. As such, it is important that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to tour departure to secure your seat on the bus.
Tour 1: 10:00 a.m.
Tour 2: 11:45 a.m.

TO GET THERE FROM HIGHWAY 1: Take exit 406 and stay on Lightfighter Drive. Pass General Jim Boulevard. Turn left onto 8th Avenue. Turn right onto Joe Lloyd Way. Building 4522 is at the end of the road. You can also follow the signs.
Click here for a map to the event location.
Click here for a preview of the tour stops.
Click here for the landfill presentation.
Click here for the groundwater presentation.

For more information call (831) 393-1284.

February 4, 2020 Technical Review Committee, or TRC
2020-02-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Fort Ord Technical Review Committee, Building 4463 Conference Room, Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
The next U.S. Army Fort Ord Technical Review Committee (TRC) meeting is February 4, 2020. The meeting will be held at the Fort Ord Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Building 4463, Ord Military Community from 10:00 a.m. to Noon.
TRC AGENDA
1. Review of Issues Raised During the February 1, 2020, Community Involvement Mobile Workshop (10 minutes)
2. Presentation: U.S. Army Landfill (20 minutes)
3. Presentation: U.S. Army Groundwater Cleanup (30 minutes)

Click here for the landfill presentation.
Click here for the groundwater presentation.

POSTPONED: Guided Nature Walk inside the Fort Ord Impact Area
2020-05-02 09:00 - 13:00
This event has been postponed.
Guided Nature Walk inside the Fort Ord Impact Area
Event: Interested in seeing future lands of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) at Fort Ord? Consider joining the Fort Ord Cleanup and BLM staff in a nature walk in portions of the Fort Ord National Monument that are not currently accessible to the public. We have scheduled two walking tours of cleared areas within the Impact Area. Please plan on a three hour event.
Schedule:
9:00 – 9:45 Open House
9:45 – 10:00 Mandatory Safety Briefing
10:00 Depart for short and long walks
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: This event is limited to 100 participants.
HOW TO MAKE RESERVATIONS: Call the Fort Ord Community Relations Office at (831) 393-1284 or send an e-mail to outreach@fortordcleanup.com with the name of each participant.
HOW TO GET THERE: Arrive at the tour departure location (Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Work Center) no later than 9:45 a.m. for the mandatory safety briefing. For those interested in the long walk, we will take a 30 minute bus ride into the Impact Area followed by the nature walk. The shorter walk will depart from the parking area.
You have permission to drive your private vehicle to the BLM Work Center for this specific event. For driving directions, click here.

Estimated time for walks:
-2 hour for the shorter route (about 1.6 miles)
-3 hours for the longer route (about 4 miles)
Adverse weather (for example lightning, heavy rain) will cancel, but call the Fort Ord Community Relations Office at 831-393-1284 or check the news section of www.FortOrdCleanup.com if in doubt.
To ensure that your experience is enjoyable, please remember:

For all hikes, wear boots or sturdy walking shoes appropriate for dirt and gravel roads. Dress in layers.
The weather can be unpredictable. No matter what season it is, be prepared for rain, wind, fog, or sun.
Carry ample water to drink.
Participants under 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Click here to download a copy of the waiver. Waivers will also be available at the registration tent.

This activity is not recommended for participants under the age of 8.

CANCELLED: Free Tours and Open House: July 18, 2020
2020-07-18
CANCELLED
Dear Friend.
We are all experiencing some interesting and challenging days. In May, we had to cancel our annual guided nature walk in the Impact Area following local mandates for shelter-in-place. And we regret to say that we must cancel our July 18 Open House/Bus Tour. The July event is a consistent community and staff favorite with over 200 community participants in addition to about 20 staff. We miss you and also miss the opportunity to take you into restricted areas of Fort Ord to show you the cleanup progress and be available to answer questions. Our behind-the-scenes work continues uninterrupted: water cleanup, sampling, monitoring and reporting as we navigate in this new and evolving environment.

Take care and keep well.

TOUR DEPARTURE TIMES:

Each tour is the same, so pick a time that works for you. This is our most popular tour. As such, it is important that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to tour departure to secure your seat on the bus.
Tour 1: 10:00 a.m.
Tour 2: 11:45 a.m.

TO GET THERE FROM HIGHWAY 1: Take exit 406 and stay on Lightfighter Drive. Pass General Jim Boulevard. Turn left onto 8th Avenue. Turn right onto Joe Lloyd Way. Building 4522 is at the end of the road. You can also follow the signs.
Click herefor a map to the event location.
For more information call (831) 393-1284.

July 21, 2020 Technical Review Committee (also known as TRC)
2020-07-21 10:00 - 12:00
The next U.S. Army Fort Ord Technical Review Committee (TRC) meeting is July 21, 2020. The meeting will be held via conference call from 10:00 a.m. to Noon.
TRC AGENDA
1. Update: U.S. Army Munitions Cleanup Program (30 minutes)
2. Update: Environmental Services Cooperative Agreement Program (20 minutes)

Monterey County Fair 2020 CANCELLED
2020-09-04 12:00 - 23:00
The 2020 Monterey County Fair is cancelled for 2020. The fair is scheduled to return in 2021. We hope to see you at the 2021 Fair with our information booth.

If you happen to be at the Monterey County Fair in 2021, please stop by the U.S. Army Fort Ord cleanup information booth. We’ll be staffing a booth (although we might be in a tent) all day, on the Friday , September 3, 2021. It is military appreciation day at the Fair. You can ask questions about the cleanup projects and meet several of the people working on the project. Go to www.montereycountyfair.com for more information.

A bit of trivia……This is our 25th year at the fair! We missed 2020, as the fair was cancelled.

February 11, 2021 Technical Review Committee, or TRC
2021-02-11 10:00 | Fort Ord Technical Review Committee, Building 4463 Conference Room, Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
The next U.S. Army Fort Ord Technical Review Committee (TRC) meeting is February 11, 2021. The meeting will be held virtually from 10:00 a.m. to Noon.
TRC AGENDA
1. Presentation: City of Seaside Environmental Services Cooperative Agreement (ESCA) Long Term Obligations, Munitions
2. Presentation: U.S. Army Landfill (20 minutes)
3. Presentation: U.S. Army Groundwater Cleanup (30 minutes)
This will be a meeting by conference call. Please send an email to outreach@fortordcleanup.com if you are interested in participating.

Click here for the ESCA presentation.
Click here for the landfill presentation.
Click here for the groundwater presentation.

U.S. Army Fort Ord Technical Review Committee (TRC) meeting is July 20, 2021
2021-07-20 10:00 - 12:00
The next U.S. Army Fort Ord Technical Review Committee (TRC) meeting is July 20, 2021. The meeting will be held via conference call from 10:00 a.m. to Noon.
TRC AGENDA
1. Update: U.S. Army Munitions Cleanup Program (30 minutes)
2. Update: Environmental Services Cooperative Agreement Program (20 minutes)
