Detailed Research Information

Detailed project information for
Study Plan Number 05000

Branch : Restoration Technologies Branch

Study Plan Number : 05000

Study Title : Restoration of water degraded by acid mine drainage: refinement and demonstration of a new treatment process

Starting Date : 01/01/1998

Completion Date : 03/30/2001

Principal Investigator(s) : Watten, Barnaby; Ross, Robert M. & Snyder, Craig

Primary PI : Watten, Barnaby

Telephone Number : (304) 724-4425

Email Address : barnaby_watten@usgs.gov

SIS Number : 5003263

Primary Program Element : Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

Second Program Element : Fish and Aquatic Habitats

Status : Active

Abstract : This research addresses the need for refinement and demonstration of a new treatment process designed to restore water degraded by acid mine drainage (AMD). Processes resulting in acid deposition have had a significant negative effect on aquatic resources in North America, including the loss of important commercial and recreational fisheries. Within the coal deposit regions of Appalachia and the Ohio River Basin, AMD contributes significantly to acidification of surface waters. In Pennsylvania alone AMD has degraded 2,600 miles of streams resulting in an annual loss of revenues associated with sport fishing of 67 million dollars. Given the severity of the problem and associated environmental/economic ramifications, the USGS has signed the statement of Mutual Intent for Restoration and Protection of streams and Watersheds Polluted by Acid Mine Drainage from Abandoned Coals Mines, put forth by the Office of Surface Mining and the Environmental Protection Agency.

For More Information :

° Home

U.S. Department of the Interior || U.S. Geological Survey
11700 Leetown Road, Kearneysville, WV 25430, USA
URL: http://www.lsc.usgs.gov
Maintainer: lsc_webmaster@usgs.gov
Last Modified: October 21, 2002 dwn
Privacy Policy and Disclaimers || FOIA || Accessibility

Branch :	Restoration Technologies Branch
Study Plan Number :	05000
Study Title :	Restoration of water degraded by acid mine drainage: refinement and demonstration of a new treatment process
Starting Date :	01/01/1998
Completion Date :	03/30/2001
Principal Investigator(s) :	Watten, Barnaby; Ross, Robert M. & Snyder, Craig
Primary PI :	Watten, Barnaby
Telephone Number :	(304) 724-4425
Email Address :	barnaby_watten@usgs.gov
SIS Number :	5003263
Primary Program Element :	Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
Second Program Element :	Fish and Aquatic Habitats
Status :	Active
Abstract :	This research addresses the need for refinement and demonstration of a new treatment process designed to restore water degraded by acid mine drainage (AMD). Processes resulting in acid deposition have had a significant negative effect on aquatic resources in North America, including the loss of important commercial and recreational fisheries. Within the coal deposit regions of Appalachia and the Ohio River Basin, AMD contributes significantly to acidification of surface waters. In Pennsylvania alone AMD has degraded 2,600 miles of streams resulting in an annual loss of revenues associated with sport fishing of 67 million dollars. Given the severity of the problem and associated environmental/economic ramifications, the USGS has signed the statement of Mutual Intent for Restoration and Protection of streams and Watersheds Polluted by Acid Mine Drainage from Abandoned Coals Mines, put forth by the Office of Surface Mining and the Environmental Protection Agency.
For More Information :
° Home


U.S. Department of the Interior \|\| U.S. Geological Survey 11700 Leetown Road, Kearneysville, WV 25430, USA URL: http://www.lsc.usgs.gov Maintainer: lsc_webmaster@usgs.gov Last Modified: October 21, 2002 dwn Privacy Policy and Disclaimers \|\| FOIA \|\| Accessibility