Tar Heel Town Tackles Toxic Sealant
In July 2010, Boone, North Carolina was affected by a fish kill from fresh, washed-off sealant applied before a rain storm. Nearly 100 fish were killed from this event (the industry claims only 12). The Upper Watauga Riverkeepers mobilized, produced a video, and asked local officials to ban the material. Unfortunately, the Town’s lawyers were uncertain of the rights of […]