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California Looks to Shut Down the Last Sand Mining Operation in the U.S.

May 17, 2017 at

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In Monterey County, the last coastal sand mining operation in the U.S. is under scrutiny. The Cemex plant in Monterey County digs up sand from beaches and sells it for things like golf course sand traps. Scientists think it's accelerating coastal erosion.

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California Looks to Shut Down the Last Sand Mining Operation in the U.S.

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