Meetings: Keep the Ban on Uranium Mining: Department of Health Large Public Meeting on Uranium Mining: Aug 7, 8,
Meeting: Keep the Ban Coalition Meeting in conjunction with the Clean Water & Clean Air Workshop & Luncheon: Aug 10
What: Department of Health Large Public Meeting on Uranium Mining and Water in Chatham
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) will hold meetings to gather public input on the issues of water supply and recreational water to assess the impact of uranium mining and milling in Virginia.
Meeting Details: Department of Health Large Public Meeting on Uranium Mining
When: August 7, 2012 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Chatham Circuit Court Building (3 North Main St. Chatham)
Details: Comments from as many participants as time allows. Registration is not required.
Where: Chatham Circuit Court Building (3 North Main St. Chatham)
Details: Comments from as many participants as time allows. Registration is not required.
Can’t make the meeting? Submit your comments online
Meeting:
Public input on the issues of water supply and recreational water to assess the impact of uranium mining and milling in Virginia Bring written comments and questions in case you do not have the opportunity to speak. You may also submit on line.
Date / Time:8/8/2012 8:00 am
Location: County Administration Building, 1 Center Street, Chatham, Virginia
Board Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov
Location: County Administration Building, 1 Center Street, Chatham, Virginia
Board Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov
Meeting: Keep the Ban Coalition Meeting in conjunction with the Clean Water & Clean Air Workshop & Luncheon
When: Aug. 10th, 11:00 AM,
prior to the Workshop/Luncheon,
Where: Same place, the Pepsi Building, Pepsi Building, 661 Craghead St., Danville, VA 24541
Details: The Keep The Ban Coalition will meet for our annual informal chat. Special guests will be Dan Bunny Gabel. , Everyone is invited to come and to stay for the Luncheon/Workshop too!
Meeting: Clean Water & Clean Air Workshop & Luncheon
When: Friday, August 10, 2012, Noon -- 1:30 p.m.
Where: Pepsi Building, 661 Craghead St., Danville, VA 24541
Lunch is provided free.
Details: 804‐644‐0283 or www.vcnva.org
What: Department of Health Large Public Meeting on Uranium Mining and Water in Chatham
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) will hold a series of meetings to gather public input on the issues of water supply and recreational water to assess the impact of uranium mining and milling in Virginia. More specifically, VDH will collect public comments related to the following questions:
1. What are the public’s concerns about related to the impact of uranium mining and milling on water quality and quantity of private wells?
2. What are the public’s concerns related to the impact of uranium mining and milling on recreational use of surface water?
3. What role should VDH play in assuring that public health is protected in regard to private wells and recreational water use in regard to uranium mining and milling?
4. What safeguards should be in place to protect private wells and recreational water?
Evening meetings will be large meetings and VDH will receive comments from as many participants as time allows.
Registration is not required to attend the public meetings that will be held in the evenings.
Individuals who are unable to attend but want to submit comments or issues for consideration may do so at http://www.uwg.vi.virginia.gov/.
In addition to accepting comments in the public forum, VDH and other agencies will staff tables to provide information and collect questions and comments from the public. Staff will be available at these tables for one hour before the public meetings begin.
Questions may be asked and comments made in the public forum, at the tables or both.
Public input on the issues of water supply and recreational water to assess the impact of uranium mining and milling in Virginia: 8/8/2012 8:00 am
Day-long issue discussion sessions will allow a small group of participants to engage in more focused and in-depth discussion of public concerns, health risks, and potential regulatory changes. These meetings will require participants to devote a full day to participation, and participants will be identified prior to the meetings. Although we expect that a large number of persons will be interested in serving on the discussion groups, because VDH would like to conduct a very in-depth discussion, only a small number of persons will be selected.
Members of the public who are interested in participating are invited to submit their name for participation in one of the discussion sessions listed in the schedule. A total of 15 to 20 persons will be randomly selected from the names submitted and VDH is suggesting that individuals indicate their interest or expertise in the following areas, in order to assure a robust discussion: the agricultural community, water service provider, general business community, business associated with recreational water, academic with a special knowledge of geology or groundwater, local government, or private homeowner.
The only requirements for your participation are that you commit to attending the entire meeting, that you indicate your area of interest from one of the groups listed above, and that you are willing to join in an open discussion of the issues.
These are public meetings and a summary of the discussion, along with a list of participants, will be made available to the public after the meetings. Please note that if you volunteer your name will be listed as a participant in the public summary of the meeting.
If you are interested please submit your name, your area of interest, address and telephone number, e-mail address and other contact information, and preferred meeting location to https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/ODW/publicmeeting
Clean Water & Clean Air Workshop & Luncheon
Local Update: Landfill Proposals Affecting the Dan River
Clean Air Campaign Update: Ways You Can Get Involved
Keep the Ban Campaign Update: Uranium Mining & Drinking Water
Join Virginia Conservation Network, Virginia League of Conservation Voters‐Education Fund and Dan River Basin Association for our regional summer workshops Come meet others in your region that want to protect our water, land and air. Receive campaign updates, educational materials and learn about ways to get involved.
Attachments:
Danville Workshop 8-10-12 Flyer.pdf (196K)
Local Update: Landfill Proposals Affecting the Dan River
Clean Air Campaign Update: Ways You Can Get Involved
Keep the Ban Campaign Update: Uranium Mining & Drinking Water
Join Virginia Conservation Network, Virginia League of Conservation Voters‐Education Fund and Dan River Basin Association for our regional summer workshops Come meet others in your region that want to protect our water, land and air. Receive campaign updates, educational materials and learn about ways to get involved.
Attachments:
Danville Workshop 8-10-12 Flyer.pdf (196K)
Everyone is invited to the free Clean Water & Clean Air Workshop & Luncheon!
And at 11:00 AM, prior to the Workshop/Luncheon, the Keep The Ban Coalition will meet for our annual informal chat. Special guests will be Dan and Bunny Gabel. Everyone is invited to come and to stay for the Luncheon/Workshop too! Same place, the Pepsi Building, Danville.
Contact me with any questions or suggestions. If I fail to include anyone in this email (which I probably will), please pass this on to them. Leaders, please pass this on to your group members. And tell a friend.
Please make luncheon reservations at the contact attached ASAP.
Looking forward to seeing everyone on Friday!!
Andrew
Andrew Lester
Executive Director
Roanoke River Basin Association
150 Slayton Ave.
Danville, VA 24540
434-250-1185
