Proposed Coal Mine at Wishbone Hill

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Proposed Coal Mine at Wishbone Hill
Location Alaska
Organization Alaska Department of Health and Social Services

This HIA provides decision makers with a review of potential positive and negative human health impacts related to the proposed Wishbone Hill Mine (WHM). The proposed project area is located in the Matanuska-Susitna valley near Sutton, Alaska.

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At A Glance
  • Status:
    Completed
  • Publication date:
    2012
  • Decision-making levels:
    State
  • Sectors:
    Energy, Natural resources management
  • Additional topic areas:
    Coal, Processing, Production
  • Drivers of health:
    Access to healthy food, Clean air and water, Employment
  • Affected populations:
    Chronic health conditions, Racial and ethnic minorities
  • Community types:
    Rural
  • Research methods:
    Literature review, Qualitative research, Primary research
  • Funding source:
    Other funding