Breccia-pipe uranium mining in northern Arizona: Estimate of resources and assessment of historical effects
Fact Sheet
2010-3050
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Abstract
About 1 million acres of Federal land in the Grand Canyon region of Arizona were temporarily withdrawn from new mining claims in July 2009 by the Secretary of the Interior because of concern that increased uranium mining could have negative impacts on the land, water, people, and wildlife. During a 2-year interval, a Federal team led by the Bureau of Land Management is evaluating the effects of withdrawing these lands for extended periods. As part of this team, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) conducted a series of short-term studies to examine the historical effects of breccia-pipe uranium mining in the region. The USGS studies provide estimates of uranium resources affected by the possible land withdrawal, examine the effects of previous breccia-pipe mining, summarize water-chemistry data for streams and springs, and investigate potential biological pathways of exposure to uranium and associated contaminants. This fact sheet summarizes results through December 2009 and outlines further research needs.
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| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Breccia-pipe uranium mining in northern Arizona: Estimate of resources and assessment of historical effects |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 2010-3050 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20103050 |
| Year Published | 2011 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Contributing office(s) | Arizona Water Science Center |
| Description | 4 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
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