Part 2: Exploring the Sierra Nevada Foothills

Part 2: Gold mining in the Sierra Foothills becomes big business as large industrial enterprises take over prospecting for gold: Hard rock mining and the very destructive hydraultic mining changes the landscape of the Sierra Nevada Foothills. The veins of gold run out, but the toxic aftermath creates a serious health hazard well into the 21st century. To view other videos on the history of the Sierra Nevada Foothills and the American River Basin, please see my website. Using the Google search engine, enter:    / michaelstark1