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Hazards

Naturally Occurring Hazardous Materials

Not every hazardous material is produced by humans. Naturally occurring hazardous materials are found throughout the state of Oregon. These materials include mercury, arsenic, and erionite. This year the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) began the Naturally Occuring Hazardous Materials project to identify the location of these materials.

For more information contact

Clark Niewendorp
Mineral Resources Geologist
Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries
800 NE Oregon St. # 28, Suite 965
Portland, OR 97232
(971) 673-1540
clark.niewendorp@dogami.state.or.us

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