Heavy weather conditions have led to an extension of the lead cleanup efforts at the former Lincoln Gun Ranges, with Placer County now projecting to resume the project in spring 2026. The site in question, previously housing Titan 1-A missile silos on Oak Tree Lane in Lincoln, has been under remediation to address lead pollution from its days as a pistol and skeet range, according to the Placer County.
The contractor on the front lines, Metals Treatment Technologies (MT2), has been tackling the environmental hazard left by spent ammunition and firing lines since the range’s closure in 1999. Despite setbacks due to inclement weather, a considerable amount of work has been completed. As per the Placer County release, the project has executed the removal and recycling of over 12 tons of lead materials and has transported upwards of 400 truckloads of soil to hazardous waste facilities. The remediation, to date, sits at around 85% complete with the full clearance of the pistol range berm.
Paul Breckenridge, Placer County's General Services Deputy Director, sees the delay as a careful decision to protect the public and prep the site for future developments. "The progress made so far is significant and noticeably apparent if you visit the site," Breckenridge told the Placer County officials. Environmental oversight hasn't waned as the county's consultant, Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group, continues stringent monitoring of air quality and stormwater to minimize any potential impacts from the work being done.
While operational hurdles have necessitated a pause in the action, the county is using this period to further consider additional remediation requirements. Placer County General Services remains invested in assessing the scope of work and will keep the public updated on the progress and future project timelines at their dedicated lead cleanup webpage.
