26th Annual Meeting of the ASMR, May 30 to June 5, 2009, Billings, Montana
Table of Contents
Revegetation - Plant Materials
Selection and Release of Indigenous Plant Materials for the Anaconda Smelter Superfund Site - 'Opportunity' Germplasm Nevada Bluegrass
E. C. Graham, S. Majerus, M. E. Majerus, J. D. Scianna, R. M. Hybner
p 500-517
Comparative Evaluation of Grasses, Forbs, and Seed Mixtures from "Local" versus "Non-local" Origins AT(Stucky Ridge) Anaconda, MT
R. M. Hybner, E. C. Graham, M. E. Majerus, S. G. Majerus
p 1292-1322
Conserving an S1/G5/T2 Mustard at a Southeast Montana Coal Mine Through Nursery Propagation and Transplanting
G. L. Johnson, R. A. Prodgers
p 645-654
Rapid Propagation of the Sensitive Species Physaria Didymocarpa Var. Lanata for Reclamation
S. M. King, R. A. Prodgers, M. G. King
p 664-672
Using Plant Tissue Culture to Develop Plants with Acid Soil, Heavy Metal Tolerance(AHMT), Potentially Useful for Hard-Rock Mine Land Reclamation
S. King, M. King, S. Jennings, D. Neuman
p 673-692
Revegetation - Riparian Wetland
Revegetation of Reed Canarygrass Infested Riparian Areas: Performance of Pre-Vegetated Coir after 3 to 6 Years
P. B. Hook, K. M. Salsbury, J. M. Klausmann
p 597-629
Native Plant Material Selection for Water Treatment Wetlands
C. R. Taylor, P. B. Hook, C. A. Zabinski, O. R. Stein
p 1436-1454
Big Hanaford Creek Floodplain and Wetland Restoration Project as Mitigation for A Surface Coal Mine Project
M. Matthies, T. Briggs
p 777-798
Newsome Creek, Idaho: Revegetation plan for a Floodplain Impacted by Historic Dredge Mining
S. Wall, L. Ballek
p 1497-1511
Case Histories
Comparison of Reclamation of Coal Mines under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 and Oil and Gas Sites in Wyoming
B. K. Schladweiler
p 1196-1206
Zortman-Landusky: Challenges in a Decade of Closure
R. D. Williams, J. Gabelman, S. Shaw, W. Jepson,
p 1583-1595
Mine Water Treatment at Soudan State Park
P. Eger
p 401-412
Assessment of Environmental Impacts near Abandoned Uranium Mines within the Cave Hills and Slim Buttes complexes, Custer National Forest, South Dakota
J. J. Stone, L. D. Stetler
p 1394-1411
A Case History: Limestone Quarry Reclamation Using Fluvial Geomorphic Design Techniques
M. Robson, R. Spotts, R. Wade, W. Erickson
p 1166-1175
Wyoming Reclamation & Restoration Center
Activities of the Wyoming Reclamation and Restoration Center
S. E. Williams, R. E. Long
p 1596-1610
Ecosystem Recovery on Reclaimed Surface Mine Lands
P. D. Stahl, A. F. Wick, S. Dangi, V. Regula, L. J. Ingram, D. L. Mummey
p 1371-1393
Effects of Natural Gas Well Development, Reclamation, and Controlled Livestock Impact on Topsoil Properties
J. B. Norton, A. M. Mason, C. A. Hudlow
p 911-920
Impacts of Oil and Natural Gas on Prairie Grouse: Current Knowledge and Research Needs
J. L. Beck
p 66-87
Coalbed Methane Natural Gas(CBNG) Produced Water: Outfalls and Disposal Ponds
K. J. Reddy, R. E. Jackson
p 1076-1086
Economic Issues and Policies Affecting Reclamation in Wyoming's Oil and Gas Industry
M. Andersen, R. Coupal
p 1-17
Industrial Innovations
AM-Colonized Plant Materials for Mined-Land Reclamation
T. W. Meikle, K. Weilage
p 799-814
Multiple Site Evaluation of RCTS™ Acid Mine Drainage Treatment, Emergency Mobilization and Lime Utilization
T. Tsukamoto, V. Weems
p 1455-1469
An Investigation to Use Tailing Ponds as Solar Photovoltaic Farm
M. Momayez, T. Wilson, A. Cronin, S. Annavarapu, B. Conant
p 832-847
Geotechnical Considerations for Solar Panel Installation on Mine Tailings
S. Annavarapu, T. Wilson, M. Momayez, A. Cronin
p 37-43
Reduced-Impact Land Disturbance Techniques for Natural Gas Production
M. D. Mitchem, D. J. Dollhopf, K. C. Harvey
p 816-831
A Summary of Some Land Surface and Water Quality Monitoring Results for Constructed GeoFluv Landforms
N. Bugosh
p 153-175
Mine Influenced Waters
Passive Treatment and Monitoring at the Standard Mine Superfund Site, Crested Butte, CO
D. Reisman, T. Rutkowski, P. Smart, J. Gusek, M. Sieczkowski
p 1107-1128
A Periodic Table of Passive Treatment for Mining Influenced Water
J. J. Gusek
p 550-562
Overcoming the Obstacles of Operating a Biochemical Reactor and Aerobic Polishing Cell Year Round in Central Montana
E. P. Blumenstein, J. J. Gusek
p 107-129
Rotating Cylinder Treatment System Demonstration
P. Smart, D. Reisman, S. Odell, S. Forrest, K. Ford, T. Tsukamoto
p 1323-1346
Performance of an Ecologically-Engineered Multi-Stage Acid Mine Drainage and Municipal Wastewater Passive Co-Treatment System
W. H. Strosnider, B. K. Winfrey, R. W. Nairn
p 1412-1432
Reduction of Fecal Indicator Bacteria Counts in an Ecologically-Engineered Acid Mine Drainage and Municipal Wastewater Passive Co-Treatment System
B. K. Winfrey, W. H. Strosnider, R. W. Nairn
p 1611-1626
Preliminary Evaluation of Locally Available Organic Substrates for Vertical Flow Passive Treatment Cells in Potesí, Bolivia
B. Santamaria, M. R. Apoza Q., W. H. Strosnider, R. W. Nairn
p 1177-1195
Acid Mine Drainage Impacts on Irrigation Water Resources, Agricultural Soils, and Potatoes in Potosí, Bolivia
A. E. Garrido, J. Condori, W. H. Strosnider, R. W. Nairn
p 486-499
Response and Recovery of Sulfate-Reducing Biochemical Reactors from Aerobic Stress Events
E. M. Perrault, L. P. Pereyra, S. Hiibel, A. Pruden, K. F. Reardon, D. J. Reisman
p 1041-1062
Evaluation of First 1.5 years of Operation of a Passive Treatment System in SE Oklahoma
J. A. LaBar, R. W. Nairn
p 693-708
Challenges in Design and Construction of A Large Multi-Cell Passive Treatment System for Ferruginous Lead-Zinc Mine Waters
R. W. Nairn, T. Beisel, R. C. Thomas, J. A. LaBar, K. A. Strevett, D. Fuller, W. H. Strosnider, W. J. Andrews, J. Bays, R. C. Knox
p 871-892
Revegetation - Woody Species
The Forestry Reclamation Approach and the Measure of its Success in Appalachia
P. N. Angel, J. A. Burger, V. M. Davis, C. D. Barton, M. Bower, S. D. Eggerud, P. Rothman
p 18-36
Capability of Reclaimed Mined Land for Supporting Reforestation with Seven Appalachian Hardwood Species
J. A. Burger, A. G. Fannon
p 176-191
Effects of Seedling Size and Ground Cover on the First-year Survival of Planted Pine and Hardwoods over an Extreme Drought
J. A. Franklin, D. S. Buckley
p 474-484
First Year Response of Mixed Hardwoods and Improved American Chestnuts to Compaction and Hydroseed Treatments on Reclaimed Mine Land
C. Fields-Johnson, C. E. Zipper, J. A. Burger, D. M. Evans
p 413-431
Survival and Growth of Five Chestnut Seed Types on A Mountaintop Surface Mine in West Virginia
J. Skousen, T. Keene, C. DeLong, E. Pena-Yewtukhiw, T. Cook
p 1276-1291
Effect of Vegetation Cover and Seasonal Drought on Loblolly Pine Survival on Reclaimed Mine Soil
D. Lang, G. Hawkey, J. Sanborn, R. Buell, B. Roberson, V. Maddox
p 709-721
Short- and Long-Term Transplant Performance on Mine Rock Material, Questa Mine, New Mexico
B. J. Young, J. T. Harrington, M. W. Loveall, A. Wagner, J. Sanders, B. A. Buchanan
p 1698-1710
The use of Landscape Fabric and Supplemental Irrigation to Enhance Survival and Growth of Woody Perennials
R. C. Musselman, F. W. Smith, W. D. Shepperd, L. A. Asherin, B. W. Gee
p 849-870
Effects of Sub-Irrigation Tubes and Cover Type on Woody Plant Establishment
J. D. Scianna, E. C. Graham, R. W. Kilian, D. P. Zentner, R. M. Hybner
p 1215-1226
Fifth Year Transplant Survival on Constructed Test Plots, Questa Mine, Questa, New Mexico
A. Wagner, J. Sanders, B. Buchanan, E. Redente, J. Voss, B. Young
p 1483-1495
Evaluating Revegetation Success
A Qualitative Reclamation Assessment Handbook for Abandoned Hardrock Mine Lands
P. S. Blicker, D. R. Neuman, S. R. Jennings
p 89-106
Land Reclamation Performance Evaluation Process and Standards Used at the Anaconda Smelter Site, Montana
R. Rennick, G. Emilsson, C. Coleman
p 1129-1147
Montana's Framework for Establishing Technical Vegetation Standards
S. Downey, D. Myran, R. Williamson
p 359-389
Using Reference Areas VS. Technical Standards in Assessing Revegetation Success: A Quantitative Case Study
C. L. Vik
p 1470-1481
Climatic Adjustments on Reclaimed Cropland Yields for Final Bond Release
S. A. Schroeder
p 1207-1214
A Method for Assessing Vegetation Adequacy for Phase II Bond Release in Montana
S. Downey, A. Boehm
p 348-358
Poster Session
Development of Rhizobiaceae and Fabaceae Symbioses for Enhancing Biological Inputs of Nitrogen in Reclamation of Disturbed Lands in Wyoming
N. A. Bird, S. E. Williams
p 88
Revegetation of Acid Forming Gold Mining Spoils Containing High Levels of Arsenic
I. R. de Assis, L. E. Dias, R. W. Veloso, W. L. Daniels
p 270-282
Evaluation of Acid Mine Drainage Treatment Using Artemia sp. and Allium cepa as Bioindicators of Toxicity and Genotoxicity
T. M. Defaveri, F. Z. da Silveira, T. Bortolotto, R. Geremias, J. J. Zocche, C. T. Pich
p 283-301
Prioritizing Abandoned Uranium Mine Land Reclamation Using A GIS Model
L. S. DeLay, S. A. LucasKamat, J. R. Smith
p 302-330
Enhanced Microbiological Generation of Coalbed Methane
L. Gallagher, J. Munakata-Marr, L. Landkamer, L. Figueroa, A. Glossner, K. Mandernack, S. Harris, Y. Liu, D. Bagley, W. Rodgers, F. Basile, Z. Huang, M. Urynowicz
p 485
The Role of Dissolved Organic Carbon in Acetate Biostimulated Uranium Attenuation
J. Hartmann, E. Lesher, L. Figueroa, J. Ranville, K. Campbell, J. Davis, K. Williams, P. Long
p 576
Microbial and Substrate Characterization of Four BLM Biochemical Reactor Systems in the Coeur D'Alene Idaho Area
R. M. Hernández, L. Figueroa, D. Fortier
p 577
Site Specific Reclamation: Reclamation Prescriptions Individualize for Successful Results
K. E. House, D. J. Dollhopf, K. C. Harvey
p 630
Pilot-Scale Tests of Oxidation and Neutralization for Mine Water: Precipitation Aspect Assessment
M. Jang, H. J. Lee, W. H. Ji, H. S. Park, Y. S. Shim, H. H. Kwon, B. Lee
p 631
Rapid Removal of Fine Particles in Mine Water by use of Coagulation and Flocculation Process
M. Jang, H. J. Lee, Y. S. Shim, H. H. Kwon
p 632
Switchgrass Production Potential on Reclaimed Surface Mines in West Virginia
T. Keene, J. Skousen
p 656
Influence of Differing Mine Site Characteristics and Planting Treatments on Survival and Bud Set Timing of Castanea Dentate
C. R. Miller, J. A. Franklin, D. S. Buckley
p 815
Stabilization of Arsenic in Mine Tailings with Nano-Sized Zero Valent Iron and Magnitite
K. R. Kim, J. Y. Kim, K. W. Kim, B. T. Lee, J. S. Lee, S. O. Kim
p 663
Acid Mine Drainage Prevention using Biological Source Treatment: Coal and Hard Rock Experiments
J. M. Morris, P. H. Fallgren, M. L. Sait
p 848
Chitin as a Fractional Amendment to Compost to Enhance the Efficiency of MIW Treatment: Longevity Tests in Continuous Flow Columns
C. E. Newcombe, R. A. Brennan
p 910
Application of a Saturated-Unsaturated Groundwater Flow Model to Simulating the Probable Hydrologic Consequences of Mining at the Navajo Mine Extension Project, New Mexico
A. O'Hayre, R. Reinke, B. Musslewhite, D. Place
p 948
Comparison of A Neutron Probe with A PR-2 Soil Moisture Meter
M. O'Neill, D. Smeal, B. A. Buchanan, T. Brown, S. R. Perkins
p 949
Use of Recent and Historical Aerial Photography Interpretation Techniques to Quantify Post- Mining Reforestation Change and Associated Carbon Sequestration in Southwestern Virginia
D. Osborne, J. Ward, R. Davis, D. Kestner
p 963
Characterization of sludge in SAPS system
H. S. Park, W. H. Ji, M. Jang, H. J. Lee, Y. S. Shim, H. H. Kwon, B. Lee
p 964
Water Quality and the Fate and Transport of Arsenic in a Coalbed Natural Gas Produced Water Impoundment
J. T. Sowder, T. Kelleners, K. J. Reddy
p 1347
Applying RS and GIS to the Monitoring of Soil Erosion in Deep Coal Mines
S. Tang
p 1434
The Application of 3S Techniques to the Techniques to the Reclamation of Chinese Coal Refuse Disposal Pile
S. Tang, Z. Hu
p 1435
Influence of Topsoil Depth on Vegetation Establishment Following Mine Land Reclamation
J. Voss, S. R. Perkins, B. A. Buchanan, C. K. Applegate
p 1482
Five Years of Plant Community Establishment on Interim Reclamation on Molybdenum Tailing
A. Wagner, B. A. Buchanan, J. Sanders, J. Voss, B. J. Young
p 1496
Landscape Restoration Regionalization for Resource- Exhausted Coal Mine Areas Based on GIS
L. Wang, Z. Hu
p 1512-1519
In-Situ Uranium Mining Well Field Design Considerations
S. C. Way
p 1542
Zinc Increased Rooting by 280% in Transplants
J. Wheeler, J. Paternoster, K. Peterson, H. Jensen
p 1543
Coalbed Natural Gas(CBNG) Water Quality Trends in the Powder River Basin, Wyoming
A. J. Whitman, K. J. Reddy
p 1563
Developing Adaptive Biological Strategies within Current Monitoring Plans to Benefit Sensitive Species and Facilitate Mining Operations on Tribal Lands
J. L. Zahratka, M. Fitzgerald, M. Owens
p 1711-1724
Toxicity and Genotoxicity Evaluation of Acid Mine Drainage Treatment using Artemia sp. and Geophagus brasiliensis as Bioindicators
F. Z. da Silveira, T. M. Defaveri, C. Ricken, J. J. Zocche, C. T. Pich
p 1725-1742
Water Management
Assessment for Treatment Options at the Young Dong Coal Mine Site, South Korea
J. F. Ranville, P. L. Sibrell, T. R. Wildeman, B. T. Lee, M. Jang, Y. S. Shim, W. H. Ji, H. S. Park, H. J. Lee
p 1063-1075
Evaluating the Potential Impact of Surface Mining on Water Quality and Macroinvertebrate Communities in a Native Brook Char Fishery
F. J. Brenner, J. L. Stenglein, M. R. Ridge
p 130-142
Performance of A Full-Scale Horizontal-Flow Wetland for Zinc
M. Fitch, J. Schoenbacher
p 433-450
The Effect of a Soil Cover on Dump Respiration and Seepage Quantity and Quality
M. Phillip, M. O'Kane, B. Dawson, W. Kuit
p 978-995
An Analysis of Steel Slag and Its Use in Acid Mine Drainage(AMD) Treatment
B. Mack, B. Gutta
p 722-742
Revegetation - General
A Tool for Selecting Appropriate Vegetation for Restoring Disturbed Sites in Eastern Montana and Adjacent Areas
P. L. Hansen, W. H. Thompson, J. G. Massey, M. Thompson
p 563
Revegetating Topsoil, Scoria, and Spoil in Montana
R. A. Prodgers
p 1015-1040
Patterns of Annual Brome Abundance in Reclaimed and Native Rangelands in the Northern Great Plains: A Case Study from the Big Sky Mine, Southeastern MT
D. L. Buckner, S. Downey
p 143-152
Grass Establishment on Natural Gas Drill Pads in Wyoming as Impacted by Reclamation Techniques
S. J. Gundlach, D. J. Dollhopf, K. C. Harvey
p 518-537
Revegetation Monitoring at Block P Mill and Tailings Site, Montana
J. G. Massey, W. H. Thompson
p 743-767
Revegetation Trials in the Pinedale Anticline Project Area
S. R. Winslow, K. J. Clause, J. S. Jacobs, R. M. Hybner
p 1627-1661
Nothing but Borrow - Revegetation without Topsoil
R. A. Prodgers
p 996-1014
Mining Reclamation for Wildlife in West Virginia: A Continuing Challenge
R. L. Kelley,
p 657-662
Sharp-Tailed Grouse Return to Mined Land
R. Karo
p 655
Integrated Evaluation of Ecological Sustainability of a Mining Area in the Western Region of China
Y. Hao, Z. Hu, J. R. Nawrot
p 564-575
Soils and Overburden
Topsoil: What is it and Who Cares?
R. G. Darmody, W. L. Daniels, J. C. Marlin, D. L. Cremeens
p 237-269
Soil Respread Depths: Do We Know Enough to Implement Change?
S. J. Flath
p 451-473
The Potential for Carbon Sequestration on Degraded Lands within North Central Montana
J. D. Watts
p 1520-1541
Redevelopment of Soil Carbon Pools on Reclaimed Surface Mine Lands
P. D. Stahl, A. F. Wick, G. Ganjegunte, U. Norton, L. J. Ingram
p 1348-1370
Microbial Biomass in Reclaimed Soils Following Coal Mining in Virginia
H. G. Clayton, A. F. Wick, W. L. Daniels
p 227-236
A Model for Evaluating and Comparing Soil and Site Factors Affecting Productivity of Disturbed and Undisturbed Similar and Dissimilar Soils
H. R. Sinclair, Jr., R. R. Dobos, S. W. Waltman, K. W. Hipple, J. V. Chiaretti
p 1248-1275
Land Application of Coalbed Methane Produced Water: Changes in Soil Chemistry Through Time
K. L. Norvell, K. C. Harvey, D. E. Brown, A. J. DeJoia, A. J. Bembenek
p 921-947
Physical Protection of Organic Matter in Reclaimed Coal Mine Soils of SW Virginia
A. F. Wick, W. L. Daniels
p 1564-1582
Spoil Quality Effects on Vegetation Establishment and Species Composition Following Reclamation of Mined Lands in Arid New Mexico
S. R. Perkins, B. Buchanan, C. K. Applegate, J. Voss, L. Roberts
p 965-977
Chemical and Mineralogical Characterization of Agricultural Soils Inundated by the December 26, 2004 Tsunami after Intrinsic Bioremediation in Banda Aceh, Sumatra Island, Indonesia
S. K. Chaerun, W. B. Whitman, S. J. Wirth, R. H. Ellerbrock
p 210-225
Revegetation on Acid Metalliferous Wastes
Mobility and Bioavailability of Arsenic, Lead, Copper, and Zinc at the Avoca Mine Site, County Wicklow, Ireland
K. S. Whiting, R. L. Olsen, E. Doyle, G. Stanley
p 1544-1562
Acid neutralizing Capacity and Leachate Results for Igneous Rocks, with Associated Carbon Contents of Derived Soils, Animas River AML Site, Silverton, Colorado
D. B. Yager, M. R. Stanton, L. M. Choate, A. Burchell
p 1662-1697
Characterization and Treatment of Metal Contaminated Irrigated Meadows Adjacent to the Arkansas River near Leadville, CO
S. R. Jennings, J. Christner, R. Merrick, D. Wall, M. Holmes
p 633-644
Direct Revegetation of Acidic Mine Tailings at the Idarado Mine Site in Southwest Colorado
E. F. Redente
p 1087-1106
Potential of Three Legume Species for Phytoremediation of Arsenic Contaminated Soils
L. E. Dias, R. F. Melo, J. W. V. Mello, J. A. Oliveira, W. L. Daniels
p 334-347
Metal Levels in Vegetation Growing on In Situ Treated Acid Metalliferous Mine Wastes in Montana
D. R. Neuman
p 893-909
Technological Tools
Assessing the use of High Resolution Satellite Imagery to Inventory Abandoned Mine Land Features in Virginia
D. Osborne, J. S. Souci, D. Kestner, R. Davis, A. McDavid, K. Britton
p 950-962
Field GPS vs. Remote Sensing Workflows for LandForm Review: Selecting the Right Technology for the Job
R. Calhoun, L. Evans, M. Shank, M. Richmond
p 192-209
Using ArcPad® to Identify Soil Probe Locations for Verifying Soil Respread Thickness on Reclaimed Land
W. T. Gunnerson
p 538-549
Mine Inspection Assistance using Remote Sensing Imagery
C. Bailey, N. A. Osborne, N. L. Carter, D. T. Beaman
p 44-65
Recent Developments in Close Range Photogrammetry for Mining and Reclamation
M. L. Dunn, Jr.
p 390-399
Mapping Vegetation Change on a Reclaimed Surface Mine Using Quickbird
M. Shank
p 1227-1247
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Biogeochemical Characterization of Agricultural Soils Polluted by Industrial Wastewaters: Implications for Bioremediation
S. K. Chaerun, W. B. Whitman
p 226
Integrated Reclamation: Approaching Ecological Function?
A. L. Hild, N. L. Shaw, G. B. Paige, M. I. Williams
p 578-596
Rapid Alkalinity Generation and Metal Removal From Mine Impacted Water Using Crab-shell Chitin Under Abiotic Conditions
M. A. Robinson-Lora, R. A. Brennan
p 1148-1165
Clean Coal Biotechnology for Montana
T. Rossetto
p 1176
Evaluation of Various Ion Exchange Resins for Determining Uranium Groundwater Flux
V. Stucker, J. F. Ranville, S. Cabaniss, K. Hatfield
p 1433