Grants and Contracts Details
Description
A pilot scale study is required to better assess current mining practices related to
sediment pond removal and to develop cost-efficient and effective techniques for rcstoring
headwater strcams in the Appalachian Coal Belt Region.
The objectives of this pilot study are to:
]. Monitor and document down-gradient sediment concentrations associated with improved
sediment pond removal techniques.
2. Develop design techniques for restoring the function of headwater streams and floodplains
following sediment pond removal.
3. Re-establish high-value hardwood trees to provide shading, orgamc matter. habitat and
stream bank stability as part of the restoration design.
4. Document the economic factors associated with these new methods for sediment pond
removal and headwater stream restoration.
Status | Finished |
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Effective start/end date | 10/1/05 → 6/30/10 |
Funding
- KY Public Protection and Regulation Cabinet: $44,278.00
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