PA SUES CONSOL COAL OVER DUNKARD CREEK FISH KILL - WV Already Settled Dumping Case

(09/12/2011)

The Pa. Fish and Game Commission has sued Consol Coal for the 2009 Dunkard Creek fish kill, described as the worst fish kill in recent years. West Virginia sued Consol for $5.5 million, but settled for $500,000, allowing Consol to continue the dumping. Consol admitted to no wrongdoing, but did agree to some new controls. The PA commission is seeking monetary relief for damages to natural resources and for lost recreational opportunities. HERE COMES THE GOLDEN ALGAE - Algae Killed Every Fish, Mussel, Salamander In Dunkard Creek WV EPA WILL ALLOW CONSOL COAL TO CONTINUE PRACTICES - Mine Water Likely Killed All Aquatic Life In Dunkard Creek WV-DEP ALLOWING CONSOL TO CONTINUE DUMPING IN CREEK - Worst Aquatic Kill In Northern WV CONSOL COAL FINED $5.5 MIL FOR KILLING LIFE IN DUNKARD CREEK CONSOL CAN CONTINUE DUMPING INTO DUNKARD CREEK - Stream Health And Human Health Revealed In Study

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