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OFFICE OF SURFACE MINING RECLAMATION AND ENFORCEMENT
OSM Director Joe Pizarchik Visits Kentucky
on Fact Finding and Listening Tour
February 9, 2010
On February 9th, with snow locking in much of the Federal government, OSM Director Joe Pizarchik caught one of the last flights out of Washington, D.C. to continue his listening tour for 2010, this time to get a firsthand look at mining operations in Kentucky. While in the Bluegrass State, Director Pizarchik met with OSM staff and state officials, and toured a couple of active and reclaimed sites.
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Appalachian Regional Director Tom Shope (far left) was among the group that toured the Pine Branch Coal Sales site with Director Joe Pizarchik (center). |
While at Pine Branch, Director Pizarchik spoke of the need for better management of excess spoil disposal, such as the spoil pile in the background. |
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Director Pizarchik and the group arrive at the Guy Cove Headwater Stream Restoration Project in Breathitt County, Kentucky. |
Part of the restoration project includes planting of more than 30,000 seedling trees near and around the streambed. |
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Dr. Carmen Agouridis (center) discusses the stream channels and water quality issues at Guy Cove with Director Pizarchik. |
Dr. Chris Barton talks about water quality at Guy Cove. |
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The group walks further into Guy Cove to inspect the progress of the restoration project. |
Drs. Agouridis and Barton talk about stream restoration techniques in place at Guy Cove. |
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