Community Involvement
Involving the Community
The Multistate Trust, together with the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP), is committed to working in partnership with community stakeholders on the remediation and reuse planning of the Caselton Mine Area and Mill Site (Site).
With our beneficiaries, the Multistate Trust is dedicated to:
Sharing information and seeking community input as the Multistate Trust investigates and remediates the Site and works to facilitate its safe, beneficial reuse; and
Working with the local community, other stakeholders, and governmental agencies to turn the Site into a community asset.
Our Key Stakeholders
Residents of Pioche and
Caselton Heights
The Pioche and Caselton communities and residents around the Site have been impacted by legacy mining activities and continue to be affected by Site-related conditions.
Residents of Pioche, Caselton Heights, and Lincoln County play an important role in our work and our efforts to inform the community of environmental investigations, remediation plans, and potential future uses at the Site.
The Town of Pioche
The Multistate Trust is committed to working with the Town of Pioche (Town) and its leaders to keep them informed of plans and progress at the Site. The Multistate Trust has met with the Town Board and coordinates status updates with the Town Manager.
Pioche has a population of approximately 1,435. Visit https://piochenevada.com.
Lincoln County
Pioche is the county seat of Lincoln County, and the Multistate Trust works to keep county officials informed about investigations and work at the Site. Currently, the Multistate Trust is working with Lincoln County to identify stormwater best management practices to limit contaminant migration in OU1. The Multistate Trust also supported Lincoln County with its EPA Targeted Brownfields Assessment program application to support environmental site assessment and future reuse planning for the Caselton Mill Site in OU4.
Lincoln County Power
District No. 1
Lincoln County Power District No. 1 (LCPD) provides retail and wholesale electric service throughout Lincoln County, Nevada, and to Coyote Springs in Clark County, Nevada. Currently, LCPD relies on electricity produced at Hoover Dam for the bulk of its electric load with supplemental wholesale power to service more than 5,000 members across 10,637 square miles. To reach Lincoln County, electricity is transmitted over 200 miles from Hoover Dam to a substation adjacent to the Caselton Mill Site. As lake levels at the dam have dropped and power output has declined, LCPD is looking to diversify its electricity generation portfolio with a solar and battery installation that can serve the needs of Lincoln County. Solar power can help reduce energy losses in LCPD’s electric distribution system and diversify the resource mix so that LCPD is less susceptible to price fluctuations in the wholesale power markets and to effects of climate change.
The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is an important partner and is currently working through its Mining the Sun Initiative to evaluate the Site’s suitability (on and around OU4 and OU5) for renewable solar energy generation.
Community Outreach & Involvement Activities
Fact sheets, notices, and flyers
The Multistate Trust distributes and posts materials to inform the community about our activities, upcoming work, and community meetings.
Community events
The Multistate Trust, together with the NDEP and BLM, periodically hosts community meetings to present materials, share Site updates, and answer questions.
Stakeholder meetings
The Multistate Trust appreciates opportunities to meet with community members and other stakeholders to answer questions and receive input. We welcome the chance to provide updates to individuals or groups. Please contact Tasha Lewis at TL@g-etg.com or (602) 312-6993.
Website
This website provides information and updates and serves as a repository for Site-related documents and resources.
Requesting Input from the Community
Please tell us what you want to learn from our materials and meetings. Please complete our community survey here.