Unearthing Idaho: Mining and Environmental Impacts in the Gem State – Ketchum, ID
Elephant's Perch 280 N. East Ave, Ketchum, ID, United StatesIdaho has a long and colorful history of mining, but too many of these mines have polluted streams and contaminated landscapes. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 40% of watersheds in the West are contaminated by mining activity. The Idaho Conservation League works to ensure that mining activities don’t threaten human health, special places, or …