Metals Mining: How to Protect Virginia
Virginia’s communities are at risk. We must protect water resources with an effective regulatory framework for metals mining.
Map: Gold-Pyrite Belt Downstream Drinking Water
The Southern Environmental Law Center provides a map of drinking water downstream of the Gold-Pyrite Belt. See it here.
Factsheet: Gold Mines Harm Public Health and the Environment
The Southern Environmental Law Center provides a factsheet on gold mining impacts on public health and the environment. Read it here.
Pollution Prevention Education Week: No Metal Mining & # NOMVP
Welcome to the eighth week of Our Common Agenda Education Series, featuring the Pollution Prevention chapter of Our Common Agenda.
Bill of the Day: Gold Mining
HB2113 hits the pause button on a proposed open-pit gold mine in Buckingham County in order for state agencies to review the water quality and public health impact from this large-scale mining operation.