The new passive treatment system will take discharge from the former Lion Mining Co. Grove No. 1 deep mine closed in 1998 and combine it with a public pavilion, additional wetlands and tree plantings, according to state Department of Environmental Protection officials. “That’s part of the plan. You want to get the public involved and let them know, educate them about these issues,” Greg Shustrick, a watershed specialist for the Somerset County Conservation District said." /> Daily American reports.
The new passive treatment system will take discharge from the former Lion Mining Co. Grove No. 1 deep mine closed in 1998 and combine it with a public pavilion, additional wetlands and tree plantings, according to state Department of Environmental Protection officials. “That’s part of the plan. You want to get the public involved and let them know, educate them about these issues,” Greg Shustrick, a watershed specialist for the Somerset County Conservation District said." />
Local and state officials in Jenner Township, Pennsylvania, have declared a recently-finished acid mine drainage treatment site to be used for public education, Daily American reports.
The new passive treatment system will take discharge from the former Lion Mining Co. Grove No. 1 deep mine closed in 1998 and combine it with a public pavilion, additional wetlands and tree plantings, according to state Department of Environmental Protection officials. “That’s part of the plan. You want to get the public involved and let them know, educate them about these issues,” Greg Shustrick, a watershed specialist for the Somerset County Conservation District said.