Elevated lead, zinc, cadmium levels found along haul road near Red Dog Mine

Alaska Public Media

Published June 9, 2008 at 9:59 PM AKDT

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A National Park Service study measuring dust emissions along the haul road from the Red Dog mine in northwest Alaska is partially completed. The study is considered a pilot, looking at how much toxic mine residue is escaping onto the road shoulders as it traverses Cape Krusenstern National Monument on trucks.Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage