Impact/Purpose:

Determine practicality of establishing permanent soil/ vegetative covers on Missouri lead (Pb) mine tailings piles to prevent contaminant migration via wind and surface water erosion.

Description:

Conduct vegetation studies that evaluate a variety of seed mixtures and surface amendments (soil, compost, biosolids, yard waste and fertilizers). US Bureau of Reclamation with experts formerly with US Bureau of Mines to contribute to Vegetation Plan for Big River NTCR EE/CA

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