July 21, 2005
National Science Foundation eliminates Cascades lab site from consideration
The National Science Foundation has eliminated a proposed site in the Cascade mountains near Leavenworth from consideration as a potential location for a national Deep Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory.
The science foundation notified the University of Washington’s deep underground lab/Cascades office of its decision today. It did not say which sites had been selected for continued consideration.
“We appreciate having had the opportunity to take part in the evaluation process,” said Marilyn Cox, director of the UW deep underground lab office.
“I know our scientists will continue working with the physics community as this idea goes forward, to help make an underground science and engineering lab a reality in this country.”
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For more information, contact Cox at (206) 914-2175 or mcox@u.washington.edu
