Should we roll back the ban on uranium mining in the Commonwealth?
Documentary photographer Jesse Andrews,  7th generation farmer Byron Motley, and Andrew Lester, executive director Roanoke River Basin Association, tell the story of how uranium mining would change the land, economy, and the well being of those who live near the potential site of Virginia’s first mine.  These three natives grew up in the area and know the towns, farms and businesses surrounding Chatham, Virginia.  One landowner has plans to open his acreage to uranium mining in partnership with an international company that is operating under a Virginia name.
This program is part of a series exploring the reality and potentiality of lifting the 30 year ban imposed by the General Assembly in 1982.  This matter may well come before the upcoming General Assembly and we hope to provide an accessible forum for public discussion.  The condensed amount of information in the ½ hour mp3 audio format makes this a useful teaching tool for legislators as well as for concerned citizens.
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