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    Contaminated soil awaiting removal. Photo by Kym Kemp.
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    Diesel-soaked butterfly on Hacker Creek. Photo by Kym Kemp.
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    Dead insects litter a pool. Photo by Kym Kemp.
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    Tired and battered contractors face a mound of absorbent pillows waiting to be placed in the creek. Photo by Kym Kemp.
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    Machinery carved a 12-to-15 foot deep hole below the leak to remove contaminated soil. Photo by Kym Kemp.
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    Fuel tank with 110% containment. Photo by Kym Kemp.
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    Erik Nielsen of SHN Consulting Engineers discussing Hacker Creek. Photo by Kym Kemp.
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    Pacific giant salamander larva. Photo by Kym Kemp.
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    On the cover: Salamander photo by Kym Kemp; oil slick leaf graphic by Holly Harvey.