A mine has been proposed 25 miles upstream from Idaho's largest lake, Lake Pend Oreille near Sandpoint. The lake is scenic, known for its fishing and recreation. The proposed copper and silver mine, created by drilling underneath the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness in Montana could poison the lake with toxic heavy metals such as lead, arsenic and mercury. |
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Reuse an old computer rather than taking it to the landfill. Personal computer owners should consider donating the equipment to a school, library or thrift shop. Computers are often an item that can be re-used. Computers and related accessories may be listed for giveaway on the Southern Idaho Waste Exchange: see www.sisw.org |