NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay) — EnvironmentAugust 3, 2026Hillsborough
Mosaic plans expansion of radioactive gypstack near Progress Village
Mosaic is planning to expand a radioactive gypsum stack located near the Progress Village neighborhood. Residents report that the expansion is proceeding without community input.
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The expansion of a radioactive waste site directly impacts the environmental and health safety of the residents in the historically Black community of Progress Village.
Key Facts
- Mosaic is planning to expand a gypsum stack near Progress Village.
- The gypsum stack contains radioactive waste.
- Progress Village is a neighborhood southeast of Tampa established for affordable housing for Black residents.
- Residents report a lack of community input regarding the expansion plans.
Who's Mentioned
locationTampa“The city near the affected neighborhood.”organizationU.S. Army Corps of Engineers“Federal agency reviewing the Clean Water Act permit application”personSean Bell Sr.“Longtime Progress Village resident”organizationMosaic“Fortune 500 phosphate manufacturer seeking to expand waste storage”personGwen Myers“Hillsborough County Commissioner representing the area”personBettye Napier“Longtime Progress Village resident”locationProgress Village“Historically Black community adjacent to the industrial site”personMarlise Tolbert-Jones“Longtime Progress Village resident”