Cleanup Options for Navajo
Abandoned Uranium Mines
Written by Dr. Neil M. Ram, Catherine Moore,
and Lawrence McTiernan of Roux Associates, Inc.
This article discusses abandoned uranium mines, or AUMs, that currently exist in the Navajo Nation region of the United States. The history of uranium mining is outlined, along with associated health risks, relevant laws, past cleanup actions and their results, and possible future cleanup options.
Roux Associates has a limited amount of complimentary copies. Please complete the form if you are interested in obtaining a copy and we would be happy to assist you. The article may also be purchased in full in the Summer 2016 edition of Remediation Journal.