Geomorphic reclamation is a relatively novel approach intended to mimic the topography of nearby undisturbed lands, with a wide variety of terrain that is stable and less susceptible to erosion. A new ...

Novel mine reclamation techniques can improve ecosystem diversity, new research has found. According to a study by the University of Wyoming, reclaiming lands disturbed by surface mining using ...

To examine the application of geomorphic design as reclamation approach for surface mines in steep regions with higher rainfall in Appalachia, the West Virginia University has conducted a modeling ...

LARAMIE – A team of researchers at the University of Wyoming are studying how mine reclamation progresses over time. Kristina Hufford, associate professor in the Department of Ecosystem Science and ...

“Geomorphic reclamation is designed to mimic the surrounding area,” Edwards explained. It helps prevent erosion, maintain native plants and make the land cohesively blend into the surrounding land.

The artist’s rendering of the post-reclamation Rosemont Copper Mine shows a striking difference in landforms between the graded mine-waste pile and the surrounding undisturbed terrain (HCN, 11/22/10).

A new approach to reclaiming lands disturbed by surface mining is having the desired result of improving ecosystem diversity, including restoration of foundation species such as sagebrush, according ...