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Author Nairn, R.W.; Griffin, B.C.; Strong, J.D.; Hatley, E.L.
Title Remediation challenges and opportunities at the Tar Creek Superfund Site, Oklahoma Type Book Chapter
Year 2001 Publication Proceedings of the Annual National Meeting – American Society for Surface Mining and Reclamation, vol.18 Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 579-584
Keywords abandoned mines acid mine drainage collapse structures constructed wetlands environmental analysis geologic hazards ground water human ecology Kansas land subsidence lead metals mines Missouri Oklahoma pollution reclamation remediation springs Superfund sites surface water Tar Creek Superfund Site United States water resources wetlands zinc 22, Environmental geology
Abstract The Tar Creek Superfund Site is a portion of the abandoned lead and zinc mining area known as the Tri-State Mining District (OK, KS and MO) and includes over 100 square kilometers of disturbed land surface and contaminated water resources in extreme northeastern Oklahoma. Underground mining from the 1890s through the 1960s degraded over 1000 surface hectares, and left nearly 50 km of tunnels, 165 million tons of processed mine waste materials (chat), 300 hectares of tailings impoundments and over 2600 open shafts and boreholes. Approximately 94 million cubic meters of contaminated water currently exist in underground voids. In 1979, metal-rich waters began to discharge into surface waters from natural springs, bore holes and mine shafts. Six communities are located within the boundaries of the Superfund site. Approximately 70% of the site is Native American owned. Subsidence and surface collapse hazards are of significant concern. The Tar Creek site was listed on the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1983 and currently receives a Hazard Ranking System score of 58.15, making Tar Creek the nation's number one NPL site. A 1993 Indian Health Service study demonstrated that 35% of children had blood lead levels above thresholds dangerous to human health. Recent remediation efforts have focused on excavation and replacement of contaminated residential areas. In January 2000, Governor Frank Keating's Tar Creek Task Force was created to take a “vital leadership role in identifying solutions and resources available to address” the myriad environmental problems. The principle final recommendation was the creation of a massive wetland and wildlife refuge to ecologically address health, safety, environmental, and aesthetic concerns. Additional interim measures included continuing the Task Force and subcommittees; study of mine drainage discharge and chat quality; construction of pilot treatment wetlands; mine shaft plugging; investigations of bioaccumulation issues; establishment of an authority to market and export chat, a local steering committee, and a GIS committee; and development of effective federal, state, tribal, and local partnerships.
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Publisher Place of Publication Editor Vincent, R.; Burger, J.A.; Marino, G.G.; Olyphant, G.A.; Wessman, S.C.; Darmody, R.G.; Richmond, T.C.; Bengson, S.A.; Nawrot, J.R.
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Notes Remediation challenges and opportunities at the Tar Creek Superfund Site, Oklahoma; GeoRef; English; 2002-036287; 18th annual national meeting of the American Society for Surface Mining and Reclamation; Land reclamation, a different approach, Albuquerque, NM, United States, June 3-7, 2001 References: 20; illus. incl. 1 table Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 16526 Serial 290
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Author Murdock, D.J.; Fox, J.R.W.; Bensley, J.G.
Title Treatment of acid mine drainage by the high density sludge process Type Book Chapter
Year 1994 Publication Special Publication – United States. Bureau of Mines, Report: BUMINES-SP-06A-94 Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 241-249
Keywords acid mine drainage; concentration; oxidation; pollutants; pollution; remediation; solute transport; sulfides; waste water; water quality 22, Environmental geology
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Series Editor Series Title Proceedings of the International land reclamation and mine drainage conference and Third international conference on The abatement of acidic drainage; Volume 1 of 4; Mine drainage Abbreviated Series Title
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Notes Treatment of acid mine drainage by the high density sludge process; GeoRef; English; 2007-045177; International land reclamation and mine drainage conference and Third international conference on The abatement of acidic drainage, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, April 24-29, 1994 References: 10; illus. incl. 2 tables Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 6584 Serial 292
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Author Michaud, L.H.
Title Recent technology related to the treatment of acid drainage Type Journal Article
Year 1994 Publication Earth and Mineral Sciences Abbreviated Journal
Volume 63 Issue 3 Pages 53-55
Keywords acid mine drainage coal mine remediation passive treatment 3 Geology
Abstract The generation of acid mine drainage is a serious environmental problem associated with coal mining. The chemistry of acid mine drainage is outlined. The prevention and minimization of acid mine drainage formation is examined. The in situ inhibition and remediation of acid mine drainage is described. Methods for the passive treatment of acid mine drainage after formation are discussed. The design of treatment systems is considered. -P.M.Taylor
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Notes Recent technology related to the treatment of acid drainage; (1131431); 95k-15099; Using Smart Source Parsing 95. pp; Geobase Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 17562 Serial 300
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Author Meek, F.A., Jr.; Skousen, J.G.; Ziemkiewicz, P.F.
Title Evaluation of acid prevention techniques used in surface mining Type Book Chapter
Year 1996 Publication Acid mine drainage control and treatment Abbreviated Journal
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Keywords acidic composition; acidification; Allegheny Mountains; Appalachians; central West Virginia; coal mines; controls; environmental analysis; environmental management; ground water; lime; mines; North America; phosphates; pollution; preventive measures; reclamation; remediation; spoils; surface water; United States; Upshur County West Virginia; water quality; water treatment; West Virginia 22, Environmental geology
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Publisher West Virginia University and the National Mine Land Reclamation Center Place of Publication Morgantown Editor
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Notes Evaluation of acid prevention techniques used in surface mining; GeoRef; English; 2004-051150; Edition: 2 References: 5; illus. incl. 2 tables Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 6360 Serial 301
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Author McConchie, D.M.; Clark, M.; Hanahan, C.; Baun, R.
Title New treatments for the old problems of acid mine drainage and sulphidic mine tailings storage Type Journal Article
Year 2000 Publication Abbreviated Journal
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Keywords acid mine drainage; ash; carbonate rocks; clastic sediments; construction materials; crushed stone; hydroxides; iron hydroxides; iron oxides; mines; mud; oxides; pH; pollution; reclamation; red mud; remediation; sea water; sedimentary rocks; sediments; storage; sulfides; tailings; waste management 22, Environmental geology
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Publisher Programme & Abstracts - International Symposium on Environmental Geochemistry (ISEG), vol.5 Place of Publication Editor
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Series Editor Series Title 5th international symposium on Environmental geochemistry; conference abstracts and scientific programme Abbreviated Series Title
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Notes 2006-033067; 5th international symposium on Environmental geochemistry, Cape Town, South Africa, April 2004; GeoRef; English Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 5858 Serial 304
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