Mining Impacts to the Human and Natural Environments
A compilation of resources and issues
Mining
In Southwest Florida (Charlotte, Hendry, Lee and Collier)
In Southeast Florida Everglades and the EAA (including Miami-Dade, Indian River and Palm Beach)
Tampa Bay Region - Reservoirs and more
In North-Central Florida
News articles about mining aggregate and soil
Hurry up with new nuclear power plants? What Florida Power and Light doesn't want you to know ... by gimleteye Monday, May 11, 2009
"The presence of tritium, even in minute quantities, in the Biscayne aquifer is a problem for FPL: first of all, this well known marker for fluid movement in water bodies would contradict its contention that building two new nuclear reactors at Turkey Point-- and the related rock mining to elevate the reactors twenty five feet above sea level on three hundred plus acres-- will have no significant impact on either salt water intrusion or drinking water quality.
Studying the evidence and modeling salt water intrusion could have a big impact on the timing and permitting issues. It won't be so easy to explain to South Floridians why the presence of tritium is not a substantial concern."
Mining permits for Uranium near the Grand Canyon have increased to 1100. Watch the CNN report here. (May 8th, 2009)
NEWS FLASHES: MOUNTAINTOP MINING
Future Grows More Hazy For Mountaintop Mining EPA's Fluctuating Messages Concern W.Va. Residents (Washington Post Apr 11, 2009)
"This week, EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson -- making her first public comments about the letters -- said her agency did not intend to send a mixed message. She said that the EPA was not trying to stop all mountaintop removal but that it "is going to do its job" in checking 150 to 200 projects for environmental impact.
"This was not about making any kind of value judgment on a practice of mining," Jackson said in an interview. "This is about science. And what the law tells us to do is review these permits."
EPA halts hundreds of mountaintop mining permits (Charleston Daily Mail March 24, 2009)
...some are concerned about job loss while others are relieved about Clean Water Act and its future...
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!
Phosphate mining
Information and action alerts regarding phosphate mining
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)
Mosaic’s public education website – www.PhosphateFlorida.comwww.ourphosphaterisk.com- maintained by Manasota-88
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.
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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 April 9, 2009
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