Dorena Dam Project

Environmental Issue: Mercury

Please watch the following videos regarding mercury issues in Dorena Lake.

Part 1: Introduction to Mercury issues in Dorena Lake

Part 2: Document Analysis & Calculations

Part 3: Flow Pattern Analysis & Mercury Increase

Mercury Survey
We need to know your Opinion: (please read each question carefully)

We need to know how much mercury is coming from Dorena Dam.







The city of Cottage Grove should be testing our drinking water for mercury.







The proposed hydroelectric project at Dorena Dam will increase the amount of mercury being released from Dorena Dam.







I think this mercury issue presented by Mr. Steele is not really a problem to be concerned about.







I am disappointed by the lack of concern from our elected officials regarding this issue.







This proposed hydroelectric project is not worth the risk of having more mercury added to our drinking water.







This proposed hydroelectric project is not worth the risk of having more mercury polluting the Row River and the downstream river system







This proposed hydroelectric project is not worth the risk of having more mercury polluting our environment.










One Response to “Environmental Issue: Mercury”

  1. Linda Baker says:
    November 20, 2009 at 12:29 am

    Thanks for taking your time and energy to inform us of this serious issue. When you need help just let me know. thank you again

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