Mosaic Phosphate Mine
Tours Central Florida's "Bone Valley" stretches from Polk County southward through portions of Hillsborough, Manatee, Hardee, and DeSoto counties. Mosaic operates four phosphate mines and four fertilizer manufacturing facilities in Central Florida and the Tampa Bay region Extended mines and new mining operations undergo exhaustive planning and approval processes to protect air, water, ecology, transportation, safety and other environmental, health and public welfare considerations. After mining, state-approved reclamation programs will result in productive land uses, including enhanced wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities.
Cosponsor(s):
SSSA Division: Urban and Anthropogenic Soils
SSSA Division: Consulting Soil Scientists
SSSA Division: Soil and Water Management and Conservation
Wednesday, October 25, 2017: 7:30 AM-4:00 PM
Tampa Convention Center, Front Drive
Organizers:
Maxine J. Levin
and
Joseph N. Schuster