Partnership approach to reclamation
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1999 Mid-Continent Region Award: Partnership approach to reclamation |
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The Oklahoma Partnership approach to reclamation of abandoned mine land is a joint effort of the Oklahoma Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Program and the Agriculture Department’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. By sharing resources, both people and money, the two agencies reduced costs, eliminated duplication of services, and achieved outstanding abandoned mine reclamation. Here at this reclaimed site in Rogers County, the combined effort resulted in the elimination of three hazardous highwalls and a significant source of acid mine drainage that was flowing into the Claremore municipal water supply. Enlarged Photo (30 KB file)
On-the-ground results
Partnership team
Members of the Oklahoma Partnership have proven that there is less administrative overhead by combining several jobs into one, reduced construction costs since only one contractor was used instead of many, less technical support costs local staff are used with reduced travel needed, and more timely construction many small projects are funded at once rather than doing one or two each year.
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Members of the Izett and Hendrix project team are (from left to right): Mike Kastl, Oklahoma Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Program Coordinator; Kevin Norton, Natural Resources Conservation Service; Charlotte Stieber, Abandoned Mine Land Program; Arnold Hamilton, Natural Resources Conservation Service; Bob Heidlage, Abandoned Mine Land Program; Gene Bollinger, Abandoned Mine Land Program; and Lyle Shingleton, Abandoned Mine Land Program. Enlarged Photo (29 KB file)
