The Three Kids Mine, a manganese mine in Clark County, Nevada, discovered in 1917, played a crucial role during World War I, supplying manganese for military weapons. Post-war, demand dropped, leading to a slowdown in mining. In the late ’90s to early 2000s, assessments occurred, culminating in a 2007 Phase I ESA.
The Three Kids Mine Remediation and Reclamation Act, enacted on July 25, 2014, facilitates the transfer of federally-owned land within the 1,165-acre site for assessment, remediation, and reclamation by the City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency. Efforts aim to complete the land transfer by early 2024, with milestones including a Remedial Investigation, Feasibility Study, and a Record of Decision.
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