The Mountain Defender is the annual publication of Unted Mountain Defense. United Mountain Defense, based in Knoxville, TN, works to protect Tennessee’s waters. air, mountains, and people. UMD members recognize that the health of the waters, forests, and communities are only as strong as the mountain’s foundation.
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THe MounTain DefenDer
Breaking THe CHains, BuilDing THe fuTure
A Publication of United Mountain Defense
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According to U.S. Nitrogen's website, this is a “typical ammonium nitrate plant.”
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UMD volunteer Matt Landon at the research station.
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