Posts tagged as: mercury

USA: Wethersfield Cove Mercury Won’t Affect Dredging Plan, Says Scientist

USA: Wethersfield Cove Mercury Won’t Affect Dredging Plan, Says Scientist

A finding of high levels of mercury in the sediments of Wethersfield Cove is unlikely to affect plans to dredge the boat channel, a senior s… By ERIK HESSELBERG (courant) Source: courant, October 17, 2011;

USA: Mercury Contamination in California’s South Yuba River Causes Concern

USA: Mercury Contamination in California’s South Yuba River Causes Concern

Gold dredging that disturbs fine-grained, mercury-laden sediment in California’s South Yuba River can allow higher amounts of mercury to … (usgs) Source: usgs, January 26, 2011;

Toxic mercury can harm marine enviroment through Albany’s port (Australia) dredging plan

Toxic mercury can harm marine enviroment through Albany’s port (Australia) dredging plan

Toxic mercury could enter the food chain through proposed dredging to enlarge Albany’s port, the Environmental Protection Authority has warned. Source: The West, January 19, 2010:





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