Mining Impacts to the Human and Natural Environments
A compilation of resources and issues
Aggregate (and soil) mining
In Southwest Florida (Charlotte, Hendry, Lee and Collier)
In Southeast Florida and the EAA (including Miami-Dade, Indian River and Palm Beach)
In North-Central FloridaNews articles about mining aggregate and soil
Legal documents for all mining types
Organizations' resources, call to action
Consultant companies involved in mining issues
Related resources about taking care of the planet
Action items- notices about events, rallies, etc- check here for current activities needing your attention!
Silence
Scientists--Attempts by mining industry and state agencies -FREE
SPEECH UNDER ATTACK:
Geology consultants to the mining industry
are using regulation of
professional geologist to prohibit
free speech.
Business interests are twisting geologist licensing to protect stakeholders with short-term economic interests against legitimate criticism from the general public.
Phosphate mining
Information and action alerts regarding phosphate mining
Updates: Altman Mine Permit- Both Manatee and Hardee county are not satisfied with their current permits ( sigh, some relief), so they have both postponed their meetings on this until July 31 and June 30th, respectively. Here is an email that summarizes Manatee county decision. Hardee just struck it from the agenda saying they were not satisfied with the economic forecast and are gathering more information. You may certainly post this to your web, and thanks to all concerned folks who wrote the commissioners!
Altman Mines in Manatee County threaten 2400 acres; Ft Meade Mine in Hardee could encompass over 10,000 acres. Respond before June 3rd 2008 to ask local commissioners to protect our natural resources- civic engagement is needed to protect Manatee and Hardee County from the invasion of the mines- your community may be next. Details about who to contact are here.
Mana-Sota-88 Manatee and Sarasota County 501c3
Hardee County Mining on You Tube- most recent Phosphate mining decision now delayed until June 30th, 2008 (from June 5th, '08)
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This resource focuses on adverse impacts from mining currently not addressed or evaluated by regulatory agencies and municipalities, as well as alternatives to mining and approaches for improved monitoring and evaluation of existing and proposed mine sites and mine-related impacts. This portal is made possible thanks to the volunteer efforts of scientists, other professionals and citizens.
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Last updated August 27, 2008
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