Abandoned Mine Reclamation Glossary

Physical and chemical interventions applied to exposed mine surfaces to reduce airborne particulate matter emission duri...

A systematic plan detailing methods and schedules for controlling airborne particulates at mine sites during and after r...

An engineered network of equipment and materials designed to minimize airborne particulate emissions from exposed mine w...

A compensatory environmental management initiative that provides habitat restoration or creation elsewhere to counterbal...

A systematic approach designing and implementing conservation actions to compensate for unavoidable environmental impact...

The systematic observation and measurement of ecosystem restoration progress at reclaimed mine sites, tracking improveme...

A structured methodology for systematically restoring biological communities and ecosystem functions in mined landscapes...

The strategic design and implementation of measures to restore biological communities and ecosystem functions in reclaim...

The natural process by which plant and animal communities gradually change and develop over time on reclaimed mine sites...

Strategic framework for guiding the natural and managed recovery of plant and animal communities on reclaimed mine sites...

The evaluation of ecological processes and service capacity on reclaimed sites, including soil development, hydrology, n...

A comprehensive evaluation framework measuring the restoration of ecological processes and biological functions (nutrien...

The systematic tracking of biological and ecological indicators (wildlife populations, plant diversity, soil microbes, w...

The predicted pathway and timeline of biological and ecological restoration following mining disturbance, measured by ch...

The economic and ecological quantification of benefits provided by restored mine sites, including water purification, ca...

Regulatory limits on chemical concentrations and physical properties of water discharged from mine reclamation sites, es...

Containment method that isolates contaminated mine materials within impermeable barriers to prevent pollutant migration....

The planned final purpose and function of a reclaimed mine site after restoration activities are completed.

Systematic observation and measurement of environmental conditions at mine sites to track contamination levels and recla...

A biodegradable or synthetic fabric installed over exposed soil surfaces to reduce water and wind erosion while protecti...

The systematic evaluation process determining the extent, duration, and pathways by which populations or environmental r...

A comprehensive evaluation of potential human and ecological exposure pathways to mine site contaminants including inhal...

The return of reclamation performance bonds to mining operators after successful completion of all reclamation obligatio...

The designated post-mining purpose and function planned for reclaimed mine lands.