Tag: chert mining

Marshall County residents ask ADEM not to permit alleged 'illegal' chert mine near Lake Guntersville; Owner claims to use site for cabin rentals

A land development near Lake Guntersville is causing a stir among local residents who are concerned the site's owner, Anthony Bright, is mining chert without a permit. However, after investigating the site, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) found no evidence of any mining operation, though it did cite the owner for other violations.