Uranium Mining in Haliburton, A Look at the Current Status, Indicators and a Public Health Guide

Title

Uranium Mining in Haliburton, A Look at the Current Status, Indicators and a Public Health Guide

Author

Wangmo, Tandin; Smith, Devon; Baker, Scott; McBride, Mary; Adugbo, Cromwell; Norris, Holly

Host Organization

Environment Haliburton
Host contact: Buckingham, Darlene

Supervising Faculty

Sager, Eric; Stinson, Jim
Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies

Reference Number

TP-620

Date

2010

Location of Document

U-Links Office and online

Area

Haliburton County

Subject

Local uranium mining
Environmental Science / Studies
Geography

Abstract

This report examines the history of Uranium mining and its current state in Haliburton County. It examines the roles of government and the public. It also maps the likely location of historic Uranium mines. The effects of Uranium mining on the environment are discussed in detail. The report details how Uranium and Radon gas can get into homes and water supplies.

Publisher

Trent University

Files

Reference

Wangmo, Tandin; Smith, Devon; Baker, Scott; McBride, Mary; Adugbo, Cromwell; Norris, Holly, Uranium Mining in Haliburton, A Look at the Current Status, Indicators and a Public Health Guide, Trent University, 2010