Tiffany Danitz Pache, DC Bureau. November 9, 2010.
Mining proponents say that new technologies make mining environmentally safe but many disagree and are worried that mines will ruin a new boom in eco-tourism.
A $2.2 billion plan calls for adopting a zero-tolerance policy toward invasive species, and addressing polluted areas, wetland restoration, and water quality improvements.
Although superficially, this may seem quite sensible, there is a high risk of unintended and unwanted consequences if a cheap water incentive were offered to all comers.
