The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is proposing to settle a Clean Water Act case against Carl Grissom of West Richland, Wash., for unauthorized suction dredge mining in the South Fork Clearwater River in central Idaho in 2018. The agency is proposing that Grissom pay a $24,000 penalty. Suction dredge operations can destroy fish eggs and newly…
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Canadian Group Seeks Quarry Rehabilitation Solutions
A group of Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, post-secondary academic researchers are teaming up to explore various new ways of environmentally restoring abandoned aggregate pits in northeastern Ontario over the next three years, according to Northern Ontario Business. A combined Collège Boréal-Laurentian University research team will be strategizing on replanting techniques and unique soil treatments to restore biodiversity and ecosystem functions on…
Read MoreCarmeuse Plants Help With River Clean-Up Project
Volunteers from Carmeuse subsidiaries Yager Materials and Yager Marine joined with the environmental organization Living Lands & Waters (LL&W) on May 21 to help clean-up shorelines along the Ohio River. This is the second year that Yager has volunteered in the river clean-up effort. In addition to its volunteers, Yager also supports LL&W with monetary contributions. Overall, the relationship between…
Read MoreOhio Quarry Noted for Reclamation
An Ohio District reclamation project that has successfully transitioned an open-pit limestone quarry to a sprawling open space has been recognized nationally by the Interstate Mining Compact Commission (IMCC).
Read MoreGranite Joins UN Global Corporate Sustainability Initiative
Granite has joined the United Nations (UN) Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, underscoring its focus on sustainability and environmental, social and governance issues. With this commitment, Granite demonstrates its long-term support of the Sustainable Development Goals and the UN Global Compact principles. The UN Global Compact is a corporate initiative that encourages organizations to establish and define…
Read MoreHeidelbergCement Opens Quarries for Unique Biodiversity Competition
HeidelbergCement launched the fifth edition of its Quarry Life Award, its nature-based competition involving more than 20 countries worldwide. Researchers, students, local communities, NGOs and nature lovers from around the world can pitch their ideas for sustainable quarry management, with prizes totaling more than $30,000 for the most innovative projects.
Read MoreGraniterock Quarry Takes Lead on Greener Community, Infrastructure
Graniterock is turning to the sun to help power its 121-year-old A.R. Wilson Quarry in Aromas, becoming one of the first California mines to make a major investment in renewable energy.
Read MoreStauber Introduces Saving America’s Mines Act
Congressman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) introduced the Saving America’s Mines (SAM) Act, legislation that will prohibit any administration from unilaterally halting the mining of critical minerals on federal lands where mining is currently permissible.
Read MoreNSSGA Applauds Passage of Amendment Supporting NWPR
During the budget reconciliation floor proceedings, the Senate passed an amendment offered by Environment & Public Works Committee Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) supporting the Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR).
Read MoreEnvironmentally Friendly Quarry Operation Proposed in Colorado
A proposal to develop an environmentally focused sand and gravel supply operation in Dotsero, Colo., is the first step to bringing a vision of rural residential homes and first-ever commercial services to an expanding community at the eastern mouth of Glenwood Canyon and on the north side of Interstate 70, according to the developers.
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