NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay)August 3, 2026Hillsborough
Mosaic plans expansion of radioactive waste gypstack near Progress Village
Mosaic is planning to expand a radioactive waste storage site, known as a gypstack, located near the Progress Village neighborhood southeast of Tampa. Residents report that the expansion is proceeding without public input or consultation with the local community.
Read the full story at WUSF (NPR Tampa Bay)Why It Matters
The expansion of a radioactive waste site directly impacts the environmental and health concerns of residents in the historically Black community of Progress Village.
Key Facts
- Mosaic is planning to expand a gypstack, which is a stack of radioactive waste.
- The gypstack is located near the Progress Village neighborhood.
- Progress Village is a neighborhood southeast of Tampa established to provide affordable housing for Black residents.
- Residents report that the expansion is being planned without input from the local community.
Who's Mentioned
locationTampa“The city near the affected neighborhood.”organizationU.S. Army Corps of Engineers“Federal agency reviewing the Clean Water Act permit”personSean Bell Sr.“Long-time resident of Progress Village”organizationMosaic“Fortune 500 phosphate manufacturer and owner of the Riverview site”personGwen Myers“Hillsborough County Commissioner representing the village”personBettye Napier“Long-time resident of Progress Village”locationProgress Village“Historically Black community southeast of Tampa”personMarlise Tolbert-Jones“Long-time resident of Progress Village”