1.   Area streams were expected to peak Monday and subside slowly over the next several days.

2.   Environmentalists say the cyanide would permanently scar the countryside and pollute area streams and groundwater.

3.   Panning for gold in area streams is still a popular pastime, and several active gold mines are in the area.

4.   Local students collected water samples from area streams to test samples for detergents, pH level, chemicals and oxygen.