Comment: Hampton Roads Drinking Water right at proposed uranium mining and mill!
February 25, 2011
An important issue which didn't come up through legislation this year, but should still be on the minds of Hampton Roads citizens, is the debate on whether or not uranium mining should be allowed in Southwest Virginia.
Since the 1980's, Virginia has had a strict moratorium policy against the mining.
In recent years, Virginia Uranium, Inc. has requested extensive studies be done to test the safety and effects of mining for uranium.
Although our Virginia neighbors to the Southwest seem far away, the effects of uranium mining could possibly have a direct impact on Hampton Roads.
I urge you to stay informed and engaged in this issue because the voice of Hampton Roads citizens needs to be heard throughout this debate.
Read more:
http://www.delegatepaulamiller.com/2011_general_assembly_session_update_1/2011_general_assembly_update_6
