Environmental Science / Studies
Geography]]>
Host contact: Buckingham, Darlene]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]>
Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> Environmental Studies 
History 
Mining]]>
Tom Whillans]]>
Comments on condition of the five dams in the Bicroft tailings basin and on tailings disposal locations close to the old mill; suggested remedial measures.

]]>

Resulting from Haliburton’s experiences in uranium development, they can be historically viewed as one of several centres of uranium development in Canada. Development began in the 1956 and lasted until 1964, producing 500 000kg of uranium oxide which had an approximate value of $105 000 000. It should be noted that the Haliburton region is once again being considered for uranium development due to the recent surge in uranium prices.

Although there are numerous health risks, the government of Canada still promotes uranium development as sustainable. In addition, a large portion of uranium development occurs on or near indigenous lands causing more issues such as land claims and the ability for a community to oppose development. A possible solution for many of these problems is the precautionary principle (PP) which aims to shift the burden of proof from those who are worried about the potential negative effects to those who advocate for scientific certainty. The hope is that through the implementation of the PP, community empowerment will abound and thus sustainable development can be achieved.]]>
Host contacts: Barton, Joan; Ross, Heather]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]>
Detailed disccusion of the assessment procedures on the impact of Bancroft area uranium mining on water, sediment and biota; discussion of results; conclusions and recommendations.

]]>