"The Price of Progress" - a 30-minute documentary that explores the aftermath of the Ringwood Mines Superfund Site in Ringwood New Jersey. Once a site for dumping of Ford Motor Company waste, including toxic paint chemicals, these once abandoned mines have had devastating effects on the local community.
In this documentary, we speak to experts in charge of the site from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) about what was found at the site and what steps are being taken to prevent contamination. We also speak to them on their plan in the present and future for remediating the area. We also hear from residents of Ringwood, who share their stories about living near the landfill and the impact it has had on their lives.
We then delve into the history of the Ringwood Mines Landfill and its use by Ford Motor Company. Through interviews with community leaders, including Wayne Mann, a resident of the site and community leader in this small Lenape Nation, and Vincent Mann, the turtle clan chief who is from the area, we explore the cultural significance of the land and the devastating impact on this community.
Finally, we hear from the EPA about their relationship with the local residents and how they are working to make amends. "The Price of Progress" is a thought-provoking and powerful documentary that sheds light on the effects of corporate greed and environmental exploitation.
Join us as we uncover the truth about the Ringwood Mines Landfill and its impact on the local community.
00:00 Introduction
01:40 Site Historical Significance
03:50 EPA Interview
07:57 Present and Future Remediation
11:11 Residents Reactions
14:24 Local Community's On The Site Reaction
24:20 EPA's Relationship with Residents
27:18 Conclusion