Funded Applied Science Projects

Low-cost, Green Technology to Improve Water Quality in Mining-Impacted Ecosystems, Phase I - Model Development and Optimization

Aerating Off the Grid: Advancing Passive Treatment with Solar and Wind Power

Improved sulfate-reducing bioreactors for the remediation of high total dissolved solids drainage associated with coal mining and processing in the U.S.

Low-pH Fe(II) Oxidation for Passive Treatment of Coal Mine Drainage

TROMPE: From the Past Will Come the Future

Developing a Geochemical add-in Module for AMD Treat to Compute Caustic Quantity to Achieve Target pH and Corresponding Effluent Quality and Sludge Volume

Improving Passive Mine Drainage Treatment for Manganese Removal - Phase II

Improving Passive Mine Treatment through better understanding of Biogeochemistry and Mineralogy associated with Mn(II) Oxidation.

IN-situ Mitigation of Iron in a Net-alkaline Environment

Improved Static Test Prediction of Acid Generation Potential: A Surface Analysis Approach.

Optimization of Bioreactor Cell Design for Treating Low-Flow Acid Mine Drainage in the Midwest: Model Development and Demonstration

Inter-laboratory Evaluation of Draft Kinetic Test: Procedure for Prediction of Coal Mine Drainage Quality

Quantifying the Success and Long-term Ecological and Socioeconomic Benefits of Watershed-scale AMD Remediation Efforts Within West Virginia

Developing an Isotopic Fingerprint of Acid Mine Drainage to Identify Underground Controls on Groundwater Flow Paths

Development of a Modular Passive Treatment System and Evaluation of Reactive Substrates for Reducing Seasonal Effects of Acid Rock Drainage: Potential Application of Nanoparticles, Chelators and Low Isoelectric Point Substrates

Techno-Economic Feasibility Study of a Novel Process for Simultaneous Concentration of TDS and Recovery of Clean Water from Acid Mine Drainage

Stream Ecosystem Response to Mining-Induced Salinization in Appalachia

Identification of Potential Chemical Stressors of Freshwater Mussels in the Clinch River, Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia

Effective Monitoring and Assessment of Total Dissolved Solids as a Biotic Stressor in Mining-Influenced Streams

Determining the Eco-toxicological Recovery of Black Creek (Wise County) and Ely Creek (Lee County) after Watershed Restoration of Abandoned Mine Lands and Acid Mine Drainage

Stream Restoration – Long Term Performance: A Reassessment

Investigation of Advanced Electronic Detonator Application in Surface Coal Mine Blasting

Acoustic Response of Structure to Blast Vibration Analyzed Against Comfort Levels of Residents Near Surface Coal Operations.

Seismograph Geophone Coupling Protocols for Surface Coal Mine Blasting

CO2 Flux Field Delineation for Construction on Reclaimed Mine Land

Development of Rapid Assessment Protocols for Beneficial Use of Post-2000 Coal Combustion Products in Virginia Coal Mines

Field Investigation and Stability Analysis of Coal Slurry Impoundments

Rheology of Fine Coal Refuse and Observations of In-Situ Characteristics

Blasting Effects on Coal Refuse Impoundment Structures

Geotechnical Properties and Flow Behavior of Coal Refuse under Static and Impact Loading

Predicting Contaminant Leaching Potentials for Central Appalachian Overburden and Coal Refuse Materials.

Batch Method to Measure TDS Generation Potential from Coal Refuse

Hydrology Based Design of Geomorphic Evapotranspiration Covers for Reclamation of Mine Land

Implementation of a Small-Scale Geomorphic Landform Reclamation Project in Appalachia

Assessing Geomorphic Reclamation in Valley Fill Design for West Virginia

Evaluation of Geomorphic Reclamation Performance and Models in the Southwestern United States

Quantifying the Functional Value of Stream and Wetland Mitigation Structures on Reclaimed Surface Mines in West Virginia

Investigation of Alternatives for Restoring Headwater Streams via Sediment Pond Removal in the Appalachian Coal Belt Region

Assessment of Environmental Impacts in Coal Mining Sites Using a Predictive GIS-based Environmental Mining Decision Support System (EMDSS)

Robotic Survey and Mapping of Underground Mines

Monitoring and Exploration for Flooded Pools in the Pittsburgh Coal Basin of Northern West Virginia

Effect of Grading Techniques and Forest Thinning on Productivity of High-Value Tree Species in Reforested Surface Mine Lands

Evaluation of Small Tree and Shrub Plantings on Reclaimed Surface Mines in West Virginia

Compaction and Seedling Growth and Survival on Reclaimed Mines in the Western Gulf

Development of a Modified Forest Reclamation Approach to Establish Coniferous Forest Plantations in the Pacific Northwest

Hardwood Reforestation on Post-Mined Land under Varying Soil Replacement Strategies in the Eastern Interior Region

American Chestnut Restoration on Surface Mines Sites in the Appalachian Region

Determination of Soil Hydrologic Group for Minesoils Under Forestry Reclamation Approach in Appalachia

Establishing Hardwood Forests with American Chestnut using Forestry Reclamation Approach: Effects of Grading Practices and Ground Cover

Field Investigation of Best Practices for Steep-Slope Mine Reclamation Employing the Forestry Reclamation Approach

Hardwood Tree Growth Using the Forestry Reclamation Approach in West Virginia

Reforestation of Steep Reclaimed Slopes in Appalachia: Forest Establishment and Function

Reforestation of Steep Reclaimed Slopes: Stability and Sediment Control Considerations

The Use of commercial weed fabric and irrigation to enhance growth and survival of aspen and serviceberry on reclaimed surface mine lands

Mine Land Reclamation and American Chestnut Restoration: Bringing Technologies Together.

Response of Transplanted Aspen to Drip Irrigation on Reclaimed Mine Lands

Demonstrate the Potential for Large-Scale Carbon Sequestration by Reforestation of Mined Lands Using Managed Forests

Development of a Field Procedure to Evaluate the Reforestation Potential of Reclaimed Surface-Mined Land

Evaluating the Influence of the Forestry Reclamation Approach on Water Quality and Hydrology on Appalachian Coal Mines

Spoil Type and Forestry Reclamation Approach Effect on Discharge Water Quality at Reclaimed Surface Mine Site in West Virginia

Identifying Effective Strategies for Controlling Annual Bromes on Mine Lands

Assessing nonnative invasive vegetation at reclaimed surface mine sites of the Southern Cumberland Plateau and Mountain Region

A System to Evaluate Prime Farmland Reclamation Success Based on Spatial Soil Properties.

Establishing Shrubs to Achieve Bond Release on Colorado Coal Mines - A Demonstration of Methods

Influence of Plant Community Structure and Topsoil Handling Method on Soil Structure Development and Microbial Community Recovery in Reclaimed Soil.

Analysis of Vegetation, its Composition and its Habitat for Mine Reclamation

Miscanthus Production on Mine Soil and its Impacts on Soil Water Balances and Transport of Potential Water Pollutants in Ohio

Using Novel Geophysical Techniqures to Relate Surface Coal Mining Fill Characteristics to Effulent Stream Water Quality

Enhancing Mine Subsidence Prediction and Control Methodologies for Long-Term Landscape Stability

Stream Dewatering Project- Underground mine Subsidence And Its Influence on Stream Flow at High and Low Base Flow Conditions

Underground Coal Gasification: Water-Quality Hazards and Risk Mitigation Strategies

Correlation of TDS Release Potentials with Field Leaching Behaviors for Appalachian Coal Mine Spoils and Coarse Refuse

Developing WEPP-Mine: A Management Tool for Western Alkaline Surface Coal Mines

RBDMS for Water Online: Providing Coal Operators and Their Laboratories Data Review and Reporting Capabilities via Web-enabled Water Quality Database/GIS and Providing On-demand Water Quality Data to the Public

Development of a WCMS-HSPF Groundwater Model Component for Underground Mine Hydrologic Assessment

Method Development for Watershed Sediment Budgets to Support CHIA/PHC Process: A Focus on Sediment Modeling for Estimating Sediment Loads.

Modeling the Hydrologic Effects of Longwall Mining on the Shallow Aquifer System using MODFLOW with Telescopic Mesh Refinement

An Evaluation of Best Management Practice Efficiencies in Reducing Total Dissolved Solids Loads from Active and Abandoned Mine Lands and AMD.

Development of a Rapid Geomorphic Assessment Technique to Support the CHIA/PHC Process: A Focus on Model Improvement for Estimating Sediment Loads.

Evaluating Indiana bat (myotis sodalis) habitat conditions on surface coal mine sites using remote sending technologies: Pilot Study

A method for identifying natural areas potentially containing rare species and critical wildlife habitat (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.)

Backfill Geochemical Model and Treatments for Lessening Solute
Mobility and Improving Aquifer Water Quality in Restored Coal Mine Pits,
Powder River Basin

Use of Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) Waste as a Soil Amendment

Geomorphic Landform Design to Optimize Impoundment Closure

Co-treatment of Acid Mine Drainage in Municipal Wastewater Plants for Sustainable Design in Reclamation

Tools to Predict the Hydrological Response and Mine Pool Formation in Underground Coal Mines