Research Article
Oct 1979
Land Reclamation at Abandoned Deep Coal Mine
Authors: Michael Wilkey, AM.ASCE, and Stanley ZellmerAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Environmental Engineering Division
Volume 105, Issue 5
Abstract
A typical abandoned midwestern deep coal mine site was selected, final land use determined, baseline environmental data collected, engineering plans developed and implemented, and a post- construction evaluation begun. The project is a cooperative effort by two state agencies — the Abandoned Mined Land Reclamation Council of Illinois and the Illinois Institute of Natural Resources — and the U.S. Department of Energy through the Land Reclamation Program at Argonne National Laboratory. Site development included recontouring 23 acres of the 33.95 acre site. Cover material was applied to the recontoured areas which were then limed, fertilized, and seeded with a mixture of grasses and legumes. A pond was constructed to control runoff and to provide a combined wildlife and recreational area. After two growing seasons vegetation has been established and on-site water quality has shown significant improvement.
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Journal of the Environmental Engineering Division
Volume 105 • Issue 5 • October 1979
Pages: 843 - 853
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© 1979 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Oct 1979
Published online: Feb 11, 2021
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Michael Wilkey, AM.ASCE
Project Engr.; Land Reclamation Program, Argonne National Lab., Argonne, Ill., USA
Stanley Zellmer
Project Leader; Land Reclamation Program, Argonne National Lab., Argonne, Ill., USA
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