Sand and gravel mining

Photo By/Credit

Pos, Robert/USFWS

Date Shot/Created
06/12/2005
Media Usage Rights/License
Public Domain
Image
Aerial view of sand and gravel mine at edge of river, showing environmental damage hidden from public view by tree lines, and siltation of river due to runoff and erosion. Near towns of Hartland and Plainfield, Vermont.
Subject tags
Rivers and streams
Pollution
Mining
Human impacts
Erosion
Environmental quality
Contaminants
Aerial photography