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Some websites that provide information about the
health impacts of sand and gravel mining include:

US EPA Links to Health and Environmental Issues

Sand and Gravel Mining Health Effects

Report on Health Impact of Sand & Gravel Mining

Crystalline Silica and its Health Impacts

Information on Air Quality and Particulate Matter
Issues in General including Health Effects:

US EPA Letter to Wisconsin State re: Kenosha County Non-Attainment Status for Particulate Matter

US EPA Particulate Matter

National Wildlife Federation Article on Particulates and Health Concerns

Health Effects of Particulate Matter Testimony to the Senate by Samet, MD

Particulate Matter: Why Does It Matter?

Environmental Exposure Report Particulate Matter Gulf War

Fine Particles and Health UK

Hot links to other important references:

http://www.riccisand.com/pages/links.html

A website about the destruction of a community
with a sand and gravel mine is located at:

Destruction of Rural Character of New Mexico town and Health Impacts of Sand & Gravel Mining

Environmental and Health Impacts of Sand & Gravel Mining in New Mexico

The McHenry County Blog Where the Buzz happens

How you can help:
Contact our McHenry County Board Members

McHenry County Gov. Official Web Site

Future of McHenry County - See the 2030 Plan HERE

Public Notice
The 2030 Plan needs your review.
CLICK HERE for 2030 Plan Details
See NWHerald Article
County’s 2030 documents headed to public review CLICK HERE

By KEVIN P. CRAVER The 2030 planning commission is holding two open-house meetings in October, in which visitors can review the plans and ask questions of commission members and county staff.
The meetings will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. Oct. 9, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 10, at the McHenry County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock. The McHenry County Board is planning to hold subsequent open-house meetings throughout its six districts. Copies of the maps should begin appearing on display at libraries throughout the county starting 9-28-09. To comment Residents have until Oct. 16 to comment on the land use maps. People attending the two open-house meetings can submit verbal and written comments there. People also can e-mail written comments to 2030plan@co.mchenry.il.us, or mail them to: McHenry County 2030 Plan, Department of Planning and Development, McHenry County Government Center, 2200 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock, IL 60098.

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