Written by Press Release on 28 February 2017
Is the Dryden mill site still leaking toxic mercury upstream from Grassy Narrows?
Strong new scientific evidence indicates yes. Fresh river sediment downstream from mill is 130x above normal.
TORONTO, ON – A new scientific report will be released today presenting “strong evidence” that one of Canada’s most notorious toxic dumping sites is still releasing mercury into the Wabigoon River upstream from Grassy Narrows and two other First Nations, 55 years after the dumping began. Mercury levels in the top layers of sediment have been found to increase by 130 times as the river passes the Dryden mill site. Multiple generations of Indigenous people living downstream suffer from the debilitating health effects of mercury poisoning including loss of vision, imbalance, trembling, and learning disabilities with lifelong impacts.
PRESS CONFERENCE
WHAT: Scientists will present new report. Chief Simon Fobister of Grassy Narrows will respond.
WHERE: Queen’s Park media studio.
WHEN: 12:30 p.m.
WHO: Dr. John Rudd – report co-author, mercury expert (via Skype).
Professor Brian Branfireun – University of Western Ontario, mercury expert.
Chief Simon Fobister of Grassy Narrows First Nation.
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