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Residents Say A Columbia River Gorge Mine In Washington Violates Federal Law

By Erin Ross August 13, 2019

Drone images, taken by a nearby resident, show rock crushing operations at the Zimmerly mine. A 2018 court case found that the mine’s permit did not cover rock crushing operations, and the mine temporarily removed crushing equipment in April 2018. Operations resumed in July, and this image was taken on Aug. 3, 2019.

Residents of Washougal, Washington, say a controversial rock-mining operation is disrupting their neighborhood’s peace and quiet and violating the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act.Read More

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