 PHOTO courtesy of George & Joyce Chase "Kings Highway" "reservoir" mine pit dewatered depressional wetland is in the right foreground. The scale is shown by the ant-like construction vehicles near the top and bottom of the retaining wall around the "reservoir" mine pit |
Mining Impacts to the Human and Natural Environments A compilation of resources and issues
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 PHOTO courtesy of George & Joyce Chase "Kings Highway" "reservoir" mine pit drained depressional wetlands in the background |
Mining
In Southwest Florida (Charlotte, Hendry, Lee and Collier, Hardee)- check the legal documents for materials for this region
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
Tarmac King Road Limestone Mine (Levy County)
News articles about mining aggregate (e.g., "fill dirt," rock, sand, shell, other)
Levy county study by R. Weiskoff PhD. A mine provides 35 new jobs, but has potential to destroy almost 1000 jobs in the immediate area. Posted with permission.
Phosphate mining
Information and action alerts regarding phosphate mining
Legal documents for all mining types- including comment letters to Government officials RAI's etc from throughout Florida.
Government resources including USGS report on Karst mining and county commission contracted information
Organizations' resources, call to action
Consultant companies involved in mining issues
Space Coast Progressive Alliance advances progressive policies at the local, state and national level through support of political candidates, education on critical issues, coordination of activities among local and state progressive organizations, and providing internet resources.
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.
Nuclear power and mining impacts
Related resources about taking care of the planet
Action items- notices about events, rallies, etc- check here for current activities needing your attention!
Return to the compilation of Mining resources and issues
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 July 17, 2012
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