Principles and practices of mine environmental management and reclamation; pre-mining assessment. Design of water management systems (contaminant removal; settling ponds, groundwater protection); recontouring and revegetation; air quality management; noise and seismic mitigation. Monitoring methods for tailings, slopes and water. Maintaining permits; closure and bond release and ultimate land use. Best management practices.
Course Units
3
Instructor(s)
- Gail Heath