Mercury Issues
Draft Mercury Advisory Released
The Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment has released a draft advisory about elevated mercury levels in fish found in the lower Feather River. A public workshop will be held Aug. 30, 2006 in Oroville.
Comments on the draft report may be submitted by phone, fax, or e-mail to Dr. Susan A. Klasing. All comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on September 11, 2006. OEHHA will consider comments received by this time and revise the draft report and advisory as appropriate to issue a final report and advisory.
(8/15/06)
Related websites:
Delta Tributary Mercury Council
National advisories and information
Sac-San Joaquin Delta Draft Mercury TMDL Report
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Methylmercury TMDL
State advisories and educational materials
U.S. Geological Survey Mercury Fact Sheet
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Mercury Home Page
Contact Information:
Carol Atkins
catkins@calwater.ca.gov
Ecosystem Restoration Program
(916) 445-0672
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