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Norma Torres: The problem of abandoned hardrock mines is not going to go away.

On the recordDecember 8, 2015
The problem of abandoned hardrock mines is not going to go away.
Said by
Norma Torres
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Torres emphasizes the ongoing issues caused by abandoned hardrock mines and their impact on water resources.

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