Nick Fetty | November 25, 2014 A recent study by researchers at Michigan State University finds that mining can have adverse effects on fish habitats many miles downstream from the mine itself. The study was published in this week's issue of the journal Ecological Indicators with funding provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S.…
In a recent essay, the effects of metal and coal mines on salmon and trout in northwest North America are summarized, emphasizing the need for more thorough and open research to guide mining policies.