17th Annual Meeting of the ASSMR, June 11-15, 2000, Tampa, Florida
Table of Contents
Native Vegetation Establishment and Management
Developing Seed Sources of Florida Native Upland Grass Species
S. L. Pfaff, C. Maura, Jr.
p 1-5
Seeding Two Native Grasses on Reclaimed Phosphate Minedlands
S. L. Pfaff, M. A. Gonter
p 6-12
Testing the Efficacy of Seed and Plant Transfer by Topsoil Augmentation on Reclaimed Phosphate-Mined Uplands
N. J. Bissett, R. A. Garren, V. D. Nair, K. M. Portier, D. G. Graetz, D. S. Segal
p 13-34
Soil Conditions and Plant Establishment on Reclaimed Phosphate-Mined Uplands
V. D. Nair, N. J. Bissett, K. M. Portier, D. A. Graetz, D. S. Segal, R. A. Garren
p 35-48
Responses of Two Native and Two Non-Native Grasses to Imazapic Herbicide on Phosphate Mined Lands in Florida
R. A. Kluson, S. G. Richardson, D. B. Shibles, D. B. Corley
p 49-57
Bay Swamp Reclamation Techniques-Florida Phosphate Mines
F. Gaines, M. Cotter, C. Frey
p 58-70
Mine Water Quality and Drainage
Problems Associated with Selenium Leaching from Waste Shale
G. F. Vance
p 71-82
Ecotoxicological Impacts of Acid Mine Drainage in Streams of Increasing Order in the Powell River Watershed, Virginia
D. J. Soucek, D. S. Cherry, R. J. Currie, H. A. Latimer, C. E. Zipper
p 83-90
Identification and Analysis of Acid Mine Drainage Sources in the Black Fork Sub-Watershed
J. A. Kocsis, B. J. Stuart
p 91-97
Changes in Water Quality in Deckers Creek from 1974 to 1999
J. Stewart, J. Skousen, J. Gorman
p 98-108
Bioremediation of Groundwater Contaminated by Phosphate Mining and Extraction: A New Approach Using Indigenous Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria
J. M. Whitmer, James A. Saunders
p 109-115
Mine-Induced Ground Movements and Stabilization
Extraction Ratio in Thin Seams Assuring No Surface Subsidence
K. F. V. Unrug, R. Sweigard, M. Nombe
p 116-125
Protection Measures Against Mine Subsidence Taken at a Building Site
G. G. Marino, M. Gamal
p 126-136
Investigation of Surface Effects from Mine Subsidence in Mountainous Terrain
C. DeRossett
p 137-143
Comparison Between Predicted and Observed Subsidence Along a Buried Waterline Mined Under by a Longwall Panel
K. K. Kohli, L. Uranowski
p 144-147
Longwall Mining Under a Public Lake and Wildlife Refuge: Planning for Subsidence Impacts
D. Barkley
p 148-158
Poster Session
The Use of Coal Combustion By-Products to Remediate Phosphate Wastes
A. G. Kim, M. Dahlberg, G. Kazonich
p 159
Investigation of Biosolids and Limestone in a Pilot-Scale Vertical Flow Passive Treatment System
T. P. Danehy, M. Enright, C. Cooper, J. Plesakov, M. Dunn
p 160
Continuing Effectiveness of a Vertical Flow System in the Treatment of Dissolved Aluminum-Bearing Mine Drainage
M. H. Dunn, J. Plesakov, T. VanDyke, D. DeNicola, M. Stapleton, G. Watzlaf, C. D. Cooper, T. Danehy, R. Hedin
p 161
Integrative Bioassessment Techniques to Predict Ecotoxicological Impairment by Acid Mine Drainage
T. S. Schmidt, D. J. Soucek, D. S. Cherry, R. J. Currie, H. A. Latimer, G. C. Trent
p 162-169
Plant Regeneration of Creeping Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium (Michx.) Nash Var. Stoloniferum (Nash) J. Wipff) via Somatic Embryogenesis
T. Chakravarty, J. G. Norcini, J. H. Aldrich, R. S. Kalmbacher
p 170
The Relationship Between Compaction and Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity of Post-Mine Soils in East Texas
A. K. Barth, L. R. Hossner
p 171
Kenneth L. Schellie, A Landscape Architecture Reclamation Pioneer
J. B. Burley, A. M. Bauer
p 172-177
The Design of an Evapotranspiration Landfill Cover for a Semiarid Site
P. E. McGuire, J. A. England
p 178-187
Influence of Flue Gas Desulfurization Material (FGD) on Water Quality in an Abandoned Deep Mine
M. O. Lamminen, J. Wood, H. W. Walker, Y. Chin
p 188
Prediction of Height of Taxodium Distichum Trees on Different-Aged Phosphate-Mined Wetland Reclamation Sites
P. M. Wallace, M. Batts, J. Wester
p 189
Prescribed Fire and Herbicide Modify Soil Processes During Barrens Ecosystem Restoration
C. Rhoades, T. Barnes, B. Washburn
p 190
Reforestation of Mined Lands
Evaluating Reclamation Success for Slow Growing Forest Ecosystems
A. M. Wagner, J. T. Harrington
p 191-196
Forest Restoration at Dogleg Branch Phosphate-Mined and Reclaimed Land, Florida
A. F. Clewell, J. P. Kelly, C. L. Coultas
p 197-204
Forest Productivity and Woody Species Diversity on Pre-SMCRA Mined Land
J. A. Rodrigue. J. A. Burger
p 205-225
Performance of Three Pine Species After Eleven Years on Pre- and Post-Law Mined Sites in Virginia
J. A. Burger, J. L. Torbert, S. S. Schoenholtz, R. E. Kreh
p 226-230
The U.S.D.I. Office of Surface Mining (OSM) Initiatives Related to Reforestation of Mined Land
K. C. Vories
p 231-235
Treatment of Mine Drainage
Evaluation of Two Open Limestone Channels for Treating Acid Mine Drainage
A. W. Rose, F. J. Lourenso
p 236-247
The Effectiveness of Utilizing Passive Treatment Systems for Acidic Leachate Discharges in Western Maryland
A. M. Brookens, T. W. Schmidt, W. L. Branch
p 248-261
Long-Term Performance of Alkalinity-Producing Passive Systems for the Treatment of Mine Drainage
G. R. Watzlaf, K. T. Schroeder, C. Kairies
p 262-274
Bench-Scale Passive Treatments of Heavy Metals, Smolnik Mine, Slovakia
J. J. Gusek, T. R. Wildeman, V. Jasko
p 275-282
The Development of Passive Minewater Treatment in Neath and Port Talbot, South Wales
C. M. Ranson, N. Reynolds, A. C. Smith
p 283-292
An Update on the Winding Ridge Demonstration Project for the Beneficial Use of CCBS Reduce Acid Formation in an Abandoned Underground Mine
L. Rafalko, P. Petzrick
p 293-309
Computer Applications
Enhanced Computer Software Applications for Mining and Reclamation
W. L. Joseph
p 310-316
Computer Applications for Hydrologic Analysis in Mining and Reclamation
P. T. Behum, Jr., S. C. Parsons
p 317-329
The Illinois Experience with Electronic Permitting
D. R. Spindler, R. Druhot
p 330-333
Application of Global Positioning System to Bond Forfeiture Reclamation Projects
R. A. Welsh, Jr.
p 334-339
The Use of GPS and GIS in Documenting Subsidence Impacts from Longwall Mining
L. Uranowski, T. Mastrorocco
p 340-344
Ecosystem and Wildlife Habitat Restoration/Reclamation
An Evaluative Methodology for Reclamation Achievement & Technology
R. N. Humphries
p 345-352
Restoring an Ecological and Hydrological System at an Open Pit Copper Mine in Northern Wisconsin
T. C. Hunt
p 353-366
The Role of Mining Companies in Mammal Conservation: A Western Australian Perspective
S. D. Anstee
p 367-375
Biodiversity and Mineral Extraction in the United Kingdom: A Biological Action Plan
R. N. Humphries, P.J. Horton, R. Foster
p 376-385
Assessing Wildlife Usage of Reclaimed Phosphate-Mined Lands and Unmined Lands
E. D. McCoy, R. Kluson, C. Keller, H. R. Mushinsky
p 386-396
Vertebrate Utilization of Reclaimed Habitat on Phosphate Mined Lands in Florida: A Research Synopsis and Habitat Design Recommendations
J. H. Kiefer
p 397-411
Treatment Wetlands
Alkalinity Generation and Metals Retention in Vertical-Flow Treatment Wetlands
R. W. Nairn, M. N. Mercer, S. A. Lipe
p 412-420
Enhanced Phosphorus Sorption Capacity with Treatment Wetland Iron Oxyhydroxides
C. J. Evenson, R. W. Narin
p 421-426
Preliminary Investigation of Influent Distribution in a Vertical Flow System
D. Peart, C. Cooper
p 427-437
Rehabilitating Mine Tailings Water Using Constructed Wetlands
A. D. O'Sullivan, D. A. Murray, M. L. Otte
p 438-445
Evaluation of a Constructed Wetland Treatment of Acid Mine Drainage in Southeastern Ohio
J. A. Kocsis, B. J. Stuart
p 446-450
Factors Affecting Performance of Successive Alkalinity-Producing Systems
C. R. Jage, C. E. Zipper, A. C. Hendricks
p 451-458
Planning, Design, and Regulatory Issues
Information Technology Tools for Estimating Costs of Surface Mining Reclamation
M. E. Reid, J. R. Craynon
p 459-466
Integrating the Design Process into Reclamation Planning and Design
J. B. Burley
p 467-471
Erosion Control and Use of Stream Restoration Principles in the Design of Channels and Diversions
K. L. Myers
p 472-486
Achieving Approximate Original Contour in Mountain Top Mining
M. J. Superfesky
p 487-492
Current Technologies to Resolve Blasting Related Citizen Complaints
K. K. Eltschlager
p 493-500
Innovative Uses of Mined Lands: Case Study of the Southeast County Landfill Hillsborough County, Florida
L. E. Ruiz, S. Carpenter-van Dijk
p 501-510
Mine Soil Characterization and Development
Change in Morphological Properties of a Prime Land Soil Reclaimed in 1979
R. I. Barnhisel, R. B. Gray
p 511-519
Soil Fertility Assessment from Initial Chemical Analysis of Copper Mine Tailings, Ducktown, Tennessee
J. L. Branson, T. E. Cook, J. T. Ammons, V. C. Stevens
p 520-528
Copper Mine Tailing Reclamation Near Ducktown, Tennessee
T. E. Cook, J. T. Ammons, J. L. Branson, D. Walker, V. C. Stevens, D. J. Inman
p 529-536
Chemical and Physical Characteristics of Anthropogenic Hydric Soils on Mine Tailings in the Copper Basin, Tennessee
V. C. Stevens, J. T. Ammons, L. L. Branson, T. E. Cook, D. J. Inman
p 537-545
Soil Development on a Mountaintop Removal Mine in Southern West Virginia
K. A. Thomas, J. C. Sencindiver, J. G. Skousen, J. M. Gorman
p 546-556
Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Small Coal Refuse Piles
D. L. Brant, S. Sypolt, P. F. Ziemkiewicz, D. Growitz
p 557-567
Selected Chemical Characterization of Five Minesoil Profiles in Australia. Implications for Future Land Use
J. T. Ammons, R. R. P. Noble, J. L. Branson, D. S. Walker
p 568-573
Wetland Creation and Function
Establishment of Vegetation in Constructed Wetlands Using Biosolids and Quarry Fines
T. P. Danehy, R. L. Zick, F. J. Brenner, J. G. Chmielewski, M. H. Dunn, C. D. Cooper
p 574-583
Denitrification Rates and Associated Soil Characteristics of Wetlands Created on Oxidized and Reduced Mine Spoil in East Texas
D. Johns, H. Williams, K. Farrish
p 584-590
Anglogold H-Pit Mitigation Wetlands: Establishment & Successional Development on a Xeric Borrow Area
L. Gionet, W. R. Erickson, S. R. Viert
p 591-610
Soil Amendments and Productivity
Vadose Zone Water and Crop Response to Poultry Litter Application on Reclaimed Surface Mine Land
C. Ruiz-Diego, M. Collins, D. C. Ditsch, M. S. Coyne, J. H. Grove
p 611-619
Feasibility Study of Swine Manure Management on Reclaimed Surface Mine Lands
E. F. Bazen, R. A. Fleming, S. R. Workman
p 620-626
Properties of Fly Ash Used as a Topsoil Substitute in Mineland Reclamation
J. M. Gorman, D. K. Bhumbla, J. C. Sencindiver
p 627-643
High Values Crop Potential of Reclaimed Phosphatic Clay Soil
J. A. Stricker
p 644-654
Opportunities for Reclamation of Mined Lands in Ohio Using Coal Combustion By-Products
T. S. Butalia, W. E. Wolfe
p 655-664
Using Municipal Biosolids in Combination with Other Residuals to Restore a Vegetative Cover on Heavy Metal Mine Tailings
S. L. Brown, C. L. Henry, H. Compton, R. L. Chaney, P. DeVolder
p 665-670
Limestone Quarry Mine Reclamation Project at Medusa Cement Company, A Case Study
P. K. A. Harmon, J. B. Burley, A. Bauer
p 671-679
Hydrology
Hydrological Characterization of Overburden Spoil Deposits, Southwestern Indiana
G. A. Olyphant, P. Schoephoster, D. Harper
p 680-689
Mapping Hydrologically Significant Categories of Soil Deposits Across Broad Areas for Purpose of Land-Use Management, Warrick County, Indiana
D. Harper, P. Schoephoster, G. A. Olyphant
p 690-693
Parameter Optimization and Uncertainty Analysis of an Integrated hydrologic Model
K. Trout, M. Stewart, M. Ross, P. Tara
p 694-699
The Use of Mined Phosphate Lands to Expand Regional Water-Resources Availability on the West Coast of Florida
P. J. Schreuder, S. G. Richardson
p 700-709
Consolidation and Hydrology of Reclaimed Phosphatic Clay Settling Areas
W. R. Reigner, C. Winkler, III, M. A. Schwartz
p 710-718