NewsWUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Environment)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 community.
Read the full story at WUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Environment)Why It Matters
The expansion of a radioactive waste facility directly impacts the environmental and health concerns of residents in a historically significant affordable housing community.
Key Facts
- Mosaic is planning an expansion of a gypstack located near Progress Village.
- A gypstack is a facility used for the storage of radioactive waste.
- 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 community input.
Who's Mentioned
locationTampa“The city near the affected neighborhood.”organizationU.S. Army Corps of Engineers“Federal agency reviewing the permit application.”personSean Bell Sr.“Long-time resident of Progress Village.”organizationMosaic“Fortune 500 phosphate manufacturer and owner of the Riverview site.”other39,600“Gallons of wastewater released into Tampa Bay during Hurricane Milton.”personGwen Myers“Hillsborough County Commissioner representing the village.”personBettye Napier“Long-time resident of Progress Village.”locationProgress Village“Historically Black community located near the industrial site.”personMarlise Tolbert-Jones“Long-time resident of Progress Village.”