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GreenPeace Mercury Hair Sampling
Growing Greener II Rally
Longwall Mining Press Conference

These photos are from the GreenPeace Mercury Hair Sampling that was held June 14th, 2004. The event was held at Capital Cuts Hair Salon, across from the Capital in Harrisburg. Speakers, including several representatives and local experts, presented information on effects of mercury, especially in women and children who are advised to limit fish consumption.

Jeff Schmidt, Executive Director of Sierra Club's Pennsylvani Chapter, addresses the issue	Jeff gives facts on mercury. Green Peace sign "Bush: Stop poisoning our children"

Growing Greener II Rally held on June 22, 2004 at the State Capitol. Hundreds of supporters of Growing Greener II showed their support chanting "Let Us Vote" for Growing Greener II to the Pennsylvania General Assembly.

View of supporters while Governor Rendell speaks	Close up of Governor Rendell, FFA students and other supporters with their signs	Sierra Club Mara Cohen holds Sierra Club sign to show our support

The Longwall Mining Press Conference was held at the State Capital June 15th, 2004. A bus with concerned citizens, Tri-State Citizen Mining Network representatives and Mountain Water Association representatives arrived to voice their concerns and share personal experiences with State Representatives.

Mimi Filippelli, Administrative Director of Tri-State Citizen Mining Network, is interviewed for a local radio program	One of many tombstones displaying the impact of long wall mining on individual homes and communities
Beverly Braverman, Executive Director of Mountain Water Association and Chair of Tri-State Citizen Mining Network, discusses the issue with Representative Dan Surra	Representative Dan Surra (Elk County) shows Representative "Bud" George (Clearfield County) a photo of a stream affected by longwall mining
Representatives Surra and George are interviewed on the Longwall Mining issue for a local radio program

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