USGS: Science Topics: bioremediation

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Bioremediation

Use of biological methods, usually involving microorganisms, to break down or neutralize contaminants in soil, water, and wastes.

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Bemidji Project crude-oil research project: background information [New Window]: The study of petroleum in both the saturated and unsaturated zones, to better understand the processes that control contaminant behavior, and to use this understanding to estimate the future behavior of the contaminants.
Bemidji crude-oil research project: toxic substances hydrology program [New Window]: Home page contains information, data, maps, and images relating to hydrologic research that has been conducted at the Bemidji research site.
Born of fire: restoring sagebrush steppe [New Window]: USGS Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center: fact sheet in Adobe PDF about the studies to restore sagebrush steppe
Restoration Technologies Branch, Leetown Science Center [New Window]: The Restoration Technologies Branch (RT) responds to client needs for bioengineering research/technical assistance in reducing pollution. Current projects are on hydropower generation, control of exotic species, and acid mine drainage.
Toxic Substances Hydrology Program [New Window]: Homepage for the Toxic Substances Hydrology Program, which provides scientific information on contaminated sites and on human and environmental health. Links to news, topical information, investigations, meetings, publications, and photos.

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