Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Daniels AMD Project site has been adversely affected by historic abandoned coal mines. This historic mining has resulted in the formation of Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) and sediment deposition to four tributaries draining into Little Raccoon Creek. Remediation of this 10 acre site composed of coal mine spoil and strip pits will eliminate direct inputs of AMD and sediment into Little Raccoon Creek. In addition to the environmental benefits this project encompasses a Priority 2 Dangerous Spoil Pile which will be removed from the site as a result of the project. The project scope of work at this site consists of draining and filling the two strip pits, grading 10 acres of spoil to obtain positive drainage, incorporating lime into the toxic spoil, covering the spoil with approximately 2’ of suitable resoil material, and revegetation of the entire area. The adjacent borrow area will be planted with tree seedlings to match its preconstruction land use. Three channels will be installed to connect side drainages to their main channels. Long term operation and treatment costs are not anticipated with this project.
