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Oregon Field Guide  Columbia River Toxins

Tests show the mid-Columbia river shares the same contamination as the lower river. Details

 

Program: Oregon Field Guide

Episode: Columbia River Toxins

The mid-Columbia River, above Bonneville Dam, has never been tested extensively for contamination until now. Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality conducted one of its largest surveys and found the middle river shares many of the same contaminants as the lower river.

• Visit the Columbia River Toxins webpage

Duration: (8:18)
Premiere Date: 01/31/2013
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: TV-G
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