OSM Region |
Institution
and $ OSM Funds |
OSM
Technical Representative |
Project Title and PI (Principal Investigator) |
Objective |
| HDQ |
Carnegie Mellon University
$99,989 |
Maria Mitchell
mmitchell@
osmre.gov |
Robotic Survey and
Mapping of Mines (Click to view final report.)
PI William L. Whittaker |
They propose to develop and demonstrate scientific methods for the mapping of underground mines through the application of scanning sensors, survey methods and robotic technologies and techniques. This is part of an ongoing multi-year project supported by many interests. |
| AR |
Kentucky Nature Preserves
$29,610 |
Craig Walker
cwalker@
osmre.gov
(865) 545-4103
x168 |
A method for identifying critical wildlife habitats and outstanding natural areas by assessing vegetation through spacial analysis utilizing remote sensing and aerial survey data in combination with existing GIS coverage of ecological data.
PI Martina Hines |
This project will address the need for a fast and reliable method that will generate spacially and ecologically accurate and current data that can be used for mining permit evaluation. |
| AR |
Map Tech
$83,430 |
Jack Felbinger
jfelbinger@
osmre.gov
(412) 937-2154 |
An Evaluation of BMP Efficiencies in Reducing TDS Loads from Active and Abandoned Mine Lands and AMD.
James Kern PI |
To evaluate the effectiveness of Best Management Practices (BMP) in controlling delivery of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and its constituent elements to receiving streams. The specific objectives to achieve this goal will include the following: 1) Identify existing BMPs and sites appropriate for BMP installation, 2) Directly monitor the effects of selected BMPs on TDS, 3) Assemble a comprehensive database of land use activity and BMP utilization in one or more intensively monitored watersheds in Southwestern Virginia’s Coalfield Region, 4) Develop statistical model(s) to evaluate the effectiveness of specific types of BMPs and/or combinations of BMPs for controlling TDS from mining and related activities. |
| AR |
Ohio University
$99,971 |
Patrick Angel
pangel@
osmre.gov
(606) 878-6440 |
Mine Land Reclamation and American Chestnut Restoration: Bring Technologies Together (Click here to view final report.)
Brian C. McCarthy PI |
The primary objective of this proposal is to evaluate the most suitable soil preparation methods for reclaimed mine land for planting blight resistant American chestnut seedlings. Secondly, this study plans to compare the survival and percent colonization of ectomycorrhizal fungus, Pisolithus tinctorius, on chestnut roots among the different soil preparation sites. |
| AR |
University of Tennessee
$89,825 |
Rick Mann
rmann@
osmre.gov
(865) 545-4103
x164 |
Development of a Rapid Geomorphic Assessment Technique to Support the CHIA/PHC Process: A Focus on Model Improvement for Estimating Sediment Loads (Click here to view final report.)
John S. Schwartz PI |
The proposed study explores whether a rapid geomorphic assessment technique can be applied effectively, identifying whether a channel is stable or not, in addition if a channel is found to be unstable to what degree different types of landscape disturbances have contributed to the instability. |
| AR |
West Virginia Water Research Institute
$100,000 |
Tom Gayla
tgayla@
osmre.gov
(304) 347-7158 |
IN-situ Mitigation of Iron in a Net-alkaline Environment
Richard Herd PI |
This project will demonstrate the in situ oxidation of iron laden net alkaline mine water and subsequent settling of the iron precipitate within the mine using hydrogen peroxide. By knowing the mine hydrology and the in situ chemistry, effective treatment will be achieved within the mine. |
| MCR |
Indiana Geological Survey
$95,381 |
Larry Emmons
lemmons@
osmre.gov
(618) 463-6463
x5110 |
Hydrology Issues-Acid Mine Drainage-Prevention and Treatment.
Tracy D. Branam PI |
The proposed project will test and demonstrate sulfate-reducing bioreactor cell (SRBC) technology on low-flow, metal-rich acid seeps in the Midwest. |
| MCR |
Prairie View A & M
$99,963 |
Paul Behum
pbehum@
osmre.gov
(618) 463-6463
x122 |
Improved Static Test Prediction of Acid Generation Potential: A Surface Analysis Approach.
Hylton McWhinney PI |
The overall plan of action includes: (1) collaborating with the Texas SRA personnel in the site sampling, analysis, regulation, and other technical protocols, (2) performing XPS and static tests on samples, (3) adjust the values used to determine acid production potential (AP) and NP to give a corrected net neutralizing potential (NNP), and (4) comparing XPS “modified static test” results with conventional static test results. |
| MCR |
University of Illinois
$49,900 (2005) Applied Science
$100,000 (2005) MCR Region
$24,152 (2006) Applied Science |
Len Meier
lxmeier@
osmre.gov
(618) 463-6463
x109 |
A System to Evaluate Prime Farmland Reclamation Success Based on Spatial Soil Properties.
R. Dunker PI |
A soil property based formula would be developed to ensure the most efficient process to return the productive soil resource to the landowner. This method also will identify problem fields immediately after reclamation. This is a 3 year project. Year 1 was to build the model and test the equipment. Year 2 and 3 will test and refine the model on a wide variety of soils. FY 2006 funds will complete year 2. |
| WR |
Colorado State University
$35,044 |
Tonya Buckmaster
tbuckmaster@
osmre.gov
(303) 293-5064 |
Establishing Shrubs to Achieve Bond Release on Colorado Coal Mines: A Demonstration of Methods.
Mark W. Paschke PI |
The Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology (CDMG) sponsored a five-year study from 2000 to 2004 to evaluate native shrub establishment on reclaimed coal-mined lands. Despite the apparent success of some of these treatments, continued monitoring of the study plots is necessary to make meaningful evaluations of these treatments as many effects may not have been apparent during the early initial stages of this study. They propose to collect vegetation cover and shrub density data on these plots during an additional year (2006 or 2007). The longer-term evaluation will allow us to make informed recommendations to mine operators. This will result in fewer planting failures and reduced reclamation costs. |
| WR |
University of Wyoming
$78,004 |
Tonya Buckmaster
tbuckmaster@
osmre.gov
(303) 844-1400
X
1443 |
Influence of Plant Community Structure and Topsoil Handling Method on Soil Structure Development and Microbial Community Recovery in Reclaimed Soil.
Peter D. Stahl PI |
The overall objective of this proposed research is to determine the influence of topsoil handling practice and plant community type on soil structure development and microbial community recovery (including recovery of mycorrhizal fungi) on surface mine reclamation sites. |
| WR |
USDA Forest Service
$99,929 |
Tonya Buckmaster
tbuckmaster@
osmre.gov
(303) 844-1400
X
1443 |
Response of Transplanted Aspen to Drip Irrigation on Reclaimed Mine Lands (Click to view final report.)
Robert C.
Musselman PI |
This proposed research builds on work previously funded by the Seneca Coal Company in western Colorado to identify factors that limit the growth and survival of planted aspen. A 2 year project with year 1 funded by Seneca Mine and year 2 funded by OSM. |
