Iron Mining in the Gogebic Range: Can We Protect Our Water Resources?

This is a PLATO discussion on the threat of mining on the water resources in the Bad River Basin and whether engineering strategies can protect water resources.

Speakers:

"Waters of the Bad River Basin"
Michael Fienen, Research Hydrologist, US Geological Survey

"Managing Mine Wastes to Protect Groundwater"
Craig Benson, Chair, Geological Engineering, UW-Madison

"Wetlands and How They Function"
Tracy Hames, Executive Director, WI Wetlands Association