The conference goal was to provide a forum for the exchange of scientific information on current and emerging approaches to assessing characterization, monitoring, source control, treatment and/or remediation on mining-influenced waters. The conference was aimed at mining remediation researchers and practitioners; federal, state, local and tribal decision makers; the mining industry; and others interested in the management, remediation and restoration of impacted hardrock mining areas. The conference provided participants with an opportunity to examine and discuss current and emerging approaches related to characterization, source control and treatment of mining-influenced waters.