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Question: What research is being conducted to address the acid drainage problem?

Answer:

Acid Mine Drainage Status of Research
A Science-Based, Watershed Strategy to Support Effective Remediation of Abandoned Mine Lands
Use of Tracer Injections and Synoptic Sampling to Measure Metal Loading From Acid Mine Drainage
Leadville Mining District
Appalachian Clean Streams Initiative
Stoneycreek River Acid Mine Drainage Study
U.S. Geological Survey Publications Dealing with Acid Mine Drainage Research.

Source of this FAQ:
http://geology.er.usgs.gov/eastern/environment/drainage.html

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