Base Background
Stone’s Ranch Military Reservation was built in 1881 as a National Guard training facility. The location was known as Camp Weiker then Camp Rowland until 2002. It focused on tasks such as firearm and distance training. In 1999, the state and federal government expanded the base to include a firearms training simulator and other facilities. The Connecticut National Guard and law enforcement units continue to use this site for training.
Known Toxins
The following chart outlines the toxins associated with this military location and the potential effects of exposure.*
| Toxin | Potential Effects | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong | Good | Limited | ||
| PFAS (Firefighting Foam) | Potential Effects | - | - | Testicular cancer, Renal (kidney) cancer, Prostate cancer |
If you worked or trained at Stone’s Ranch Military Reservation, and later experienced adverse health effects, you may be eligible for compensation.
*Effects are according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry unless otherwise noted.
