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Rare Earth Mining in the Bitterroot
Dr. Philip W. Ramsey will present information on the Sheep Creek Mine at the Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen meeting on March 20th. Dr. Ramsey has a Ph.D. in microbiology from the University of Montana, and he brings a science-based view to discussion of the proposed Sheep Creek Mine. He will discuss rare earth elements and their uses, the process for mining them, the effect of rare earth mining on soil and water quality, problems with disposing of toxic and radioactive waste, and the economics of foreign investment and government subsidies. Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen is a volunteer organization that works to keep trails open for the public. The meeting takes place at the Corvallis Primary School Cafeteria on Eastside Highway in Corvallis, with potluck dinner served at 6:30 p.m. and the general meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. Guests are welcome, and for more information check out the website at www.bchmt.org/bitterroot. Find us on Facebook at: Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen (BR BCH).