Funding for mine land reclamation is difficult to acquire and, while the environmental benefits of reclamation are fully understood, the economic benefits of reclamation are just beginning to be appreciated. Innovations in landscape design and reuse planning can attract partnerships with lenders and investors and spur the economic development associated with reuse of abandoned mine lands. Strategies like energy development, carbon sequestration, and wetland banking can address environmental concerns, but should also preserve historical and cultural legacies in order to maximize economic gain. These environmental strategies are now being encouraged by State and Federal agencies, while the cultural legacies are more universally overlooked. This presentation will discuss the ways in which environmental design of reclamation projects could benefit both economically and environmentally by the inclusion of preservation and consideration of historical and cultural legacies of the sites, while still utilizing core environmental strategies.
Elizabeth Hughes, Earth Conservancy, “Lessons Learned from 25 Years of Recove...Michael Hewitt, GISP
This document summarizes the history of coal mining in northeastern Pennsylvania and the work of the Earth Conservancy over 25 years to reclaim abandoned mine lands and support community redevelopment. It describes how the coal industry declined after World War II, leaving behind environmental degradation and economic hardship. The Earth Conservancy was founded in 1992 and has since reclaimed over 2,000 acres of abandoned mine lands, supported watershed restoration projects, and facilitated industrial, commercial and residential development on reclaimed lands. Key lessons learned include starting with a strategic plan, gaining stakeholder support, effective communication, and being persistent in achieving environmental and economic goals.
Michael was one of 12 Americans that was invited to participate in the Engaging Coal Communities Tour of Berlin, Lausitz, and North Rhine-Westphalia Visitor Program hosted by the Heinrich Boell Foundation in November 2016. He had a terrific opportunity to see the lignite and hard coal regions of Germany and learned about their “just transition” away from fossil fuels and into renewable energy. The group had the opportunity to speak to government officials, power industry representatives, labor union representatives, local mayors, councilmen and foundation representatives about how communities, industry, and government worked together to make sure that their coal miners and mining landscapes were not left behind in the transition but were made to prosper and become centers for innovation and recreation.
Metal Removal Units (MRUs, Wetlands in a Box) for AMD and Nutrient Cycling, C...Colin Lennox
This document summarizes Metal Removal Units (MRUs), which are patented bioreactors that use natural biological and chemical processes to remove metals like iron and manganese from acid mine drainage (AMD) and nutrient cycling. MRUs have been piloted at multiple sites, with results showing they can remove 2.5 kg of iron per day from AMD with an influent pH of 5.3-3.8 and remove manganese at a rate 28-140 times higher than conventional limestone beds. Analysis of precipitates formed in MRUs identified schwertmannite and various iron and manganese oxide minerals.
George Ellis, ARIPPA, “Economic & Environmental Benefits of the PA Coal Refus...Michael Hewitt, GISP
In October 2016, ARIPPA released a report prepared by Econsult Solutions, a Philadelphia-based economic consulting firm, that analyzed the economic and environmental benefits of the 14 plants comprising PA’s coal refuse to energy industry. His presentation will focus on the results of that study.
5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND THE LAND RECLAMATION AND COASTAL ENGINEERING
• Hearing from the successful coastal projects on the latest experience to effectively manage and execute reclamation projects
• Gauging the key benefits and best practices on ground and soil improvements
• Mastering effective and cost-saving excavation and sediment disposal methods
• Learning new innovations, techniques and technologies in overcoming geotechnical and geophysical challenges
• Exploring the advances in the field of design and construction of coastal structures
The document discusses land reclamation in Hong Kong, providing a history of reclamation projects from the 1800s to present day. It notes that reclamation has been crucial for Hong Kong's development but can negatively impact the environment. Several ordinances like the Town Planning Ordinance and Protection of Harbour Ordinance aim to regulate land use and limit further reclamation to balance development and sustainability. The Central-Wan Chai reclamation project is discussed as facing delays due to legal challenges.
The North Coast Design Competition is soliciting proposals to reimagine five sites along the Toledo, Ohio riverfront totaling over 170 acres that are either undergoing construction for stormwater infrastructure or were former dredge storage facilities. Entrants are asked to consider how to incorporate dredged sediment from maintenance of shipping channels in a way that enhances public spaces and embraces realities of dredging operations. The competition seeks to transform the riverfront and find new uses for dredged materials that minimize open lake disposal and address stormwater management needs in the city. A required element is a dredge research site to study uses of dredged sediments. Winning entries will receive prize money and help guide redevelopment of the important riverfront lands.
This document outlines a studio project for designing a park in Toledo, Ohio using dredged material from the Maumee River and Bay. The project studied current dredged material management practices and issues in Toledo's harbor. Students developed designs for Edison Park that incorporated large amounts of dredged material to create landforms and landscapes while providing new recreational opportunities and enhancing the environmental health of Lake Erie.
Elizabeth Hughes, Earth Conservancy, “Lessons Learned from 25 Years of Recove...Michael Hewitt, GISP
This document summarizes the history of coal mining in northeastern Pennsylvania and the work of the Earth Conservancy over 25 years to reclaim abandoned mine lands and support community redevelopment. It describes how the coal industry declined after World War II, leaving behind environmental degradation and economic hardship. The Earth Conservancy was founded in 1992 and has since reclaimed over 2,000 acres of abandoned mine lands, supported watershed restoration projects, and facilitated industrial, commercial and residential development on reclaimed lands. Key lessons learned include starting with a strategic plan, gaining stakeholder support, effective communication, and being persistent in achieving environmental and economic goals.
Michael was one of 12 Americans that was invited to participate in the Engaging Coal Communities Tour of Berlin, Lausitz, and North Rhine-Westphalia Visitor Program hosted by the Heinrich Boell Foundation in November 2016. He had a terrific opportunity to see the lignite and hard coal regions of Germany and learned about their “just transition” away from fossil fuels and into renewable energy. The group had the opportunity to speak to government officials, power industry representatives, labor union representatives, local mayors, councilmen and foundation representatives about how communities, industry, and government worked together to make sure that their coal miners and mining landscapes were not left behind in the transition but were made to prosper and become centers for innovation and recreation.
Metal Removal Units (MRUs, Wetlands in a Box) for AMD and Nutrient Cycling, C...Colin Lennox
This document summarizes Metal Removal Units (MRUs), which are patented bioreactors that use natural biological and chemical processes to remove metals like iron and manganese from acid mine drainage (AMD) and nutrient cycling. MRUs have been piloted at multiple sites, with results showing they can remove 2.5 kg of iron per day from AMD with an influent pH of 5.3-3.8 and remove manganese at a rate 28-140 times higher than conventional limestone beds. Analysis of precipitates formed in MRUs identified schwertmannite and various iron and manganese oxide minerals.
George Ellis, ARIPPA, “Economic & Environmental Benefits of the PA Coal Refus...Michael Hewitt, GISP
In October 2016, ARIPPA released a report prepared by Econsult Solutions, a Philadelphia-based economic consulting firm, that analyzed the economic and environmental benefits of the 14 plants comprising PA’s coal refuse to energy industry. His presentation will focus on the results of that study.
5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND THE LAND RECLAMATION AND COASTAL ENGINEERING
• Hearing from the successful coastal projects on the latest experience to effectively manage and execute reclamation projects
• Gauging the key benefits and best practices on ground and soil improvements
• Mastering effective and cost-saving excavation and sediment disposal methods
• Learning new innovations, techniques and technologies in overcoming geotechnical and geophysical challenges
• Exploring the advances in the field of design and construction of coastal structures
The document discusses land reclamation in Hong Kong, providing a history of reclamation projects from the 1800s to present day. It notes that reclamation has been crucial for Hong Kong's development but can negatively impact the environment. Several ordinances like the Town Planning Ordinance and Protection of Harbour Ordinance aim to regulate land use and limit further reclamation to balance development and sustainability. The Central-Wan Chai reclamation project is discussed as facing delays due to legal challenges.
The North Coast Design Competition is soliciting proposals to reimagine five sites along the Toledo, Ohio riverfront totaling over 170 acres that are either undergoing construction for stormwater infrastructure or were former dredge storage facilities. Entrants are asked to consider how to incorporate dredged sediment from maintenance of shipping channels in a way that enhances public spaces and embraces realities of dredging operations. The competition seeks to transform the riverfront and find new uses for dredged materials that minimize open lake disposal and address stormwater management needs in the city. A required element is a dredge research site to study uses of dredged sediments. Winning entries will receive prize money and help guide redevelopment of the important riverfront lands.
This document outlines a studio project for designing a park in Toledo, Ohio using dredged material from the Maumee River and Bay. The project studied current dredged material management practices and issues in Toledo's harbor. Students developed designs for Edison Park that incorporated large amounts of dredged material to create landforms and landscapes while providing new recreational opportunities and enhancing the environmental health of Lake Erie.
Matt Mundinger has created a design portfolio and master plan for redeveloping the Minneapolis riverfront area. The portfolio includes a historical review of the area from 1830 to present day, outlining the evolution from Native American spiritual site, to sawmilling and flour milling hub, to period of decline and recent revitalization. The master plan proposes recreational amenities like a performance space, dining areas, habitat restoration, flexible event spaces, observation decks, and footbridges to enhance public access and enjoyment of the riverfront.
Singapore Managing Stormwater For Water Resource And Flood Control 水资源介绍dreamsion
1. Singapore faces challenges of managing its water resources and flood control due to its dense urbanization and flat terrain.
2. PUB oversees an integrated water management system including water catchment, supply, used water treatment, and stormwater drainage.
3. Singapore has implemented extensive drainage infrastructure and development controls to reduce flood-prone areas from 3,178 ha to less than 100 ha, with limited flood depths.
Hoboken is working to address flooding issues through redevelopment projects that incorporate green infrastructure. The city has a combined sewer system that cannot handle high tides or heavy rains, causing flooding. Superstorm Sandy in 2012 exacerbated these issues and caused over $500 million in damage. Hoboken's Rebuild by Design plan focuses on measures to Resist, Delay, Store, and Discharge water. Redevelopment plans and agreements require developers to include green roofs, porous pavement, underground storage, and other techniques to reduce flooding. Hoboken is also pursuing a Infrastructure Trust Fund to facilitate additional resilience projects.
Calbiga is a municipality in Samar island in the Philippines with a population of 20,500 people and area of 28,000 hectares crossed by the Calbiga River. Current activities related to the river include constructing a freshwater fish hatchery, building an irrigation system, researching hydro power, and pursuing ecotourism. However, increasing population and resource use are damaging the river's environment and capacity. Proposed rehabilitation projects include acquiring dredging equipment to clear debris from the river costing $1 million over 2 years, constructing a $700,000 diversion channel in 1 year to shorten travel, and spending $2.3 million in 1 year on river bank rehabilitation including reforestation which will engage local communities
Environmental Aspects Of Developing ProjectsAyan Sinha
This document outlines the environmental impact assessment process and identifies potential impacts of road projects. It discusses 11 actions that can result from road construction and their impacts. For each impact, it provides mitigation measures. The essential elements of impact assessment are identifying positive and negative impacts, quantifying them using a common base, and developing a mitigation plan to offset negative impacts. Common impacts include effects on fish habitats, agriculture, hydrology, dust, and landscape disruption. Mitigation focuses on avoiding impacts, providing alternatives, controlling pollution, and rehabilitating affected areas.
This document summarizes the update of Marshfield, Massachusetts' Open Space and Recreation Plan. The update analyzed the town's natural and cultural resources and recreation needs to develop a seven-year action plan. The plan highlights lands that protect drinking water supplies, preserve wildlife habitat, and connect existing protected areas. Acquiring additional lands in these areas would increase drinking water protection, protect important species, and connect open spaces to create new trail opportunities. The plan balances conservation and recreation needs to guide the town's protection of environmental resources and provision of diverse recreational activities.
Potential & experience of dams in ethiopiaFeteneBefekadu
This document provides an overview of dams in Ethiopia, including:
1) Ethiopia has significant water resources potential but development has been low, with less than 10% of irrigation and hydropower potential developed.
2) There are over 50 large dams existing in Ethiopia, which were built mainly for hydropower, irrigation, and water supply. However, many microdams experience problems like seepage, sedimentation, and structural failures.
3) Several large dams are under construction, including Gibe III, the largest, which will provide 1870 MW of hydropower once completed.
4) While dams provide benefits, they can also negatively impact the environment through issues like reservoir sedimentation reducing storage
The document outlines the design and construction of the Marina Barrage in Singapore. It was built across the Marina Channel to create a reservoir and address flooding issues. Some key points:
- It serves as a water supply source, provides flood control, and is a lifestyle attraction.
- Nine crest gates were installed to block seawater. Over 850 piles support the barrage structure.
- Environmental features include a green roof, solar panels, and sustainable materials and technologies.
- The interior design maximizes natural light, ventilation and reuse of materials to reduce energy usage.
The document discusses brownfield sites, which are former industrial or commercial sites affected by real or perceived environmental contamination, as well as efforts to redevelop them. It notes that redeveloping brownfields can help reduce vehicle miles traveled and emissions compared to developing uncontaminated greenfield sites. Redeveloping brownfields also helps save greenfield lands from development. However, brownfield redevelopment can be complicated by the need to treat various contaminants and remediate health threats. The document examines statistics on brownfield sites and redevelopment programs in various states and cities, as well as the economic and environmental benefits of brownfield redevelopment.
This document provides an overview of dam engineering and the history of dam construction. It discusses that dams were first constructed over 8,000 years ago for irrigation purposes. The 20th century saw a rapid increase in large dam construction, with over 45,000 large dams built globally by the end of the century. China alone has built around 22,000 large dams, accounting for nearly half of the world's total. Dams were promoted as a means to meet water and energy needs and foster regional development. Factors governing dam type selection include valley topography, geology and foundation conditions, availability of construction materials, and environmental and cost considerations.
The ChonGae Canal restoration project in central Seoul, South Korea involved removing nearly four miles of elevated highways to uncover and restore seven miles of the polluted ChonGae waterway. A new park called the "Sunken Stone Garden" was built at the water's edge, creating a vibrant public space. The design accommodates 100-year storms by including high levee walls along the sides of the canal. Since the restoration, air pollution has dropped 36% along the stream, temperatures are 5 degrees lower, and biodiversity has greatly increased.
This document appears to be Erin Ogilvie's landscape architecture portfolio, containing summaries of various projects they have worked on. It includes 12 project summaries ranging from 1-4 pages each. The projects cover a diverse range of landscape architecture work, including garden design, strategic planning, engineering, management planning, assessment, and documentation. For each project, key details are provided such as the location, client brief, design approach, and graphics/drawings where relevant. The portfolio demonstrates Erin's breadth of experience across different project types and scales within the field of landscape architecture.
This document provides a case study of Stanley Park in Vancouver, BC. It includes sections on the location, physical environment, economy, politics, culture, movement of goods/people/ideas, regions, interactions between natural/human elements, impacts of industry, hydrosphere, lithosphere, atmosphere, biosphere features, atmospheric conditions, and bibliography. The document analyzes Stanley Park from various perspectives and provides examples to support each topic.
Bulrush Wetland Park is a 47-acre nature park located just outside of Denver, Colorado. It was created in 2009 through a wetland restoration project that involved removing abandoned oil and gas facilities and constructing trails, a pavilion, and interpretive signs. The park provides educational opportunities for visitors to observe the wide variety of plant and animal wildlife that have benefited from the wetland restoration. It is open by appointment only due to its remote location.
Stormwater Management Using State Revolving FundsOHM Advisors
http://www.ohm-advisors.com. A look at stormwater management projects, including stormwater best management practices (BMPs) funded using State Revolving Fund program. Michigan's State Revolving Fund (SRF) is a funding source dedicated to improving water quality. SRF was created under the Federal Clean Water Act. Section 319 authorizes SRF loans to implement non-point source pollution projects.
This document appears to be Erin Ogilvie's landscape architecture portfolio, containing summaries of 12 projects they have worked on. The projects cover a wide range of landscape design areas including urban design, park design, garden design, sustainability planning, and more. For each project, a 1 paragraph summary is provided outlining the location, key issues addressed, design approach and outcomes. Diagrams, maps, renderings and plans are also included for some projects. The portfolio demonstrates Erin's range of experience and skills in landscape architecture.
E3 humpharies c 2nd presenter - lec sneapa final presentation2Planning_1
This document outlines issues and proposed projects related to coastal erosion and access in the Town of Chilmark, Massachusetts. Stakeholders include the town and local landowners. Two immediate problems are loss of beach access and public beach. The goal is adaptive management and managed retreat. Proposed projects include removing coastal structures, relocating roads and utilities, and reconstructing dunes and wetlands. Three long-term solutions are discussed: removing coastal structures, restoring the barrier beach, and constructing a sustainable access road or bridge permitted under local and state regulations.
The Department of the Interior’s Office of Surface Coal Mining Reclamation and Enforcement presented Northampton Fuel Supply Company, Inc. (NFS) with the “Excellence in Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation” National Award in September 2016 for the land reclamation at the Loomis Bank Operation off of Middle Road in Luzerne County, Hanover Township, PA. The Loomis site was an abandoned culm bank that covered over 100 acres of land. NFS started operations at the site in the late nineties and processed over a million tons of the culm material converting it to a viable fuel for power generation at Northampton Generating Company, LP’s (NGC) power plant located in Northampton, PA.
Tom Clark, SRBC, “AMD Restoration Protection Through Delisting and Reclassifi...Michael Hewitt, GISP
AMD treatment, AML reclamation, remining, revegetation, a lessening of acid deposition, and natural attenuation are improving stream quality throughout the coal regions of the Susquehanna River Basin. However, these improving streams, for the most part, are not being delisted from the Integrated List of Impaired Waters even though they are now quality capable. In addition, many stream segments are listed as impaired in error since necessary funding and manpower was not available at the time of assessment to define what stream segment(s) of a particular watershed is actually impaired. Consequently, entire watersheds are listed as impaired, when only certain stream segments of that watershed should be listed. In 2016, the Susquehanna River Basin Commission and Department of Environmental Protection enacted an effort to assess streams that have possibly improved enough for impairment delisting, correct impairment listing errors, and better define what stream segments in a particular watershed are actually impaired. These impairment delistings will help ensure the protection of these streams and, in some cases, could improve protection further through reclassification to high-quality (HQ) and exceptional value (EV).
Matt Mundinger has created a design portfolio and master plan for redeveloping the Minneapolis riverfront area. The portfolio includes a historical review of the area from 1830 to present day, outlining the evolution from Native American spiritual site, to sawmilling and flour milling hub, to period of decline and recent revitalization. The master plan proposes recreational amenities like a performance space, dining areas, habitat restoration, flexible event spaces, observation decks, and footbridges to enhance public access and enjoyment of the riverfront.
Singapore Managing Stormwater For Water Resource And Flood Control 水资源介绍dreamsion
1. Singapore faces challenges of managing its water resources and flood control due to its dense urbanization and flat terrain.
2. PUB oversees an integrated water management system including water catchment, supply, used water treatment, and stormwater drainage.
3. Singapore has implemented extensive drainage infrastructure and development controls to reduce flood-prone areas from 3,178 ha to less than 100 ha, with limited flood depths.
Hoboken is working to address flooding issues through redevelopment projects that incorporate green infrastructure. The city has a combined sewer system that cannot handle high tides or heavy rains, causing flooding. Superstorm Sandy in 2012 exacerbated these issues and caused over $500 million in damage. Hoboken's Rebuild by Design plan focuses on measures to Resist, Delay, Store, and Discharge water. Redevelopment plans and agreements require developers to include green roofs, porous pavement, underground storage, and other techniques to reduce flooding. Hoboken is also pursuing a Infrastructure Trust Fund to facilitate additional resilience projects.
Calbiga is a municipality in Samar island in the Philippines with a population of 20,500 people and area of 28,000 hectares crossed by the Calbiga River. Current activities related to the river include constructing a freshwater fish hatchery, building an irrigation system, researching hydro power, and pursuing ecotourism. However, increasing population and resource use are damaging the river's environment and capacity. Proposed rehabilitation projects include acquiring dredging equipment to clear debris from the river costing $1 million over 2 years, constructing a $700,000 diversion channel in 1 year to shorten travel, and spending $2.3 million in 1 year on river bank rehabilitation including reforestation which will engage local communities
Environmental Aspects Of Developing ProjectsAyan Sinha
This document outlines the environmental impact assessment process and identifies potential impacts of road projects. It discusses 11 actions that can result from road construction and their impacts. For each impact, it provides mitigation measures. The essential elements of impact assessment are identifying positive and negative impacts, quantifying them using a common base, and developing a mitigation plan to offset negative impacts. Common impacts include effects on fish habitats, agriculture, hydrology, dust, and landscape disruption. Mitigation focuses on avoiding impacts, providing alternatives, controlling pollution, and rehabilitating affected areas.
This document summarizes the update of Marshfield, Massachusetts' Open Space and Recreation Plan. The update analyzed the town's natural and cultural resources and recreation needs to develop a seven-year action plan. The plan highlights lands that protect drinking water supplies, preserve wildlife habitat, and connect existing protected areas. Acquiring additional lands in these areas would increase drinking water protection, protect important species, and connect open spaces to create new trail opportunities. The plan balances conservation and recreation needs to guide the town's protection of environmental resources and provision of diverse recreational activities.
Potential & experience of dams in ethiopiaFeteneBefekadu
This document provides an overview of dams in Ethiopia, including:
1) Ethiopia has significant water resources potential but development has been low, with less than 10% of irrigation and hydropower potential developed.
2) There are over 50 large dams existing in Ethiopia, which were built mainly for hydropower, irrigation, and water supply. However, many microdams experience problems like seepage, sedimentation, and structural failures.
3) Several large dams are under construction, including Gibe III, the largest, which will provide 1870 MW of hydropower once completed.
4) While dams provide benefits, they can also negatively impact the environment through issues like reservoir sedimentation reducing storage
The document outlines the design and construction of the Marina Barrage in Singapore. It was built across the Marina Channel to create a reservoir and address flooding issues. Some key points:
- It serves as a water supply source, provides flood control, and is a lifestyle attraction.
- Nine crest gates were installed to block seawater. Over 850 piles support the barrage structure.
- Environmental features include a green roof, solar panels, and sustainable materials and technologies.
- The interior design maximizes natural light, ventilation and reuse of materials to reduce energy usage.
The document discusses brownfield sites, which are former industrial or commercial sites affected by real or perceived environmental contamination, as well as efforts to redevelop them. It notes that redeveloping brownfields can help reduce vehicle miles traveled and emissions compared to developing uncontaminated greenfield sites. Redeveloping brownfields also helps save greenfield lands from development. However, brownfield redevelopment can be complicated by the need to treat various contaminants and remediate health threats. The document examines statistics on brownfield sites and redevelopment programs in various states and cities, as well as the economic and environmental benefits of brownfield redevelopment.
This document provides an overview of dam engineering and the history of dam construction. It discusses that dams were first constructed over 8,000 years ago for irrigation purposes. The 20th century saw a rapid increase in large dam construction, with over 45,000 large dams built globally by the end of the century. China alone has built around 22,000 large dams, accounting for nearly half of the world's total. Dams were promoted as a means to meet water and energy needs and foster regional development. Factors governing dam type selection include valley topography, geology and foundation conditions, availability of construction materials, and environmental and cost considerations.
The ChonGae Canal restoration project in central Seoul, South Korea involved removing nearly four miles of elevated highways to uncover and restore seven miles of the polluted ChonGae waterway. A new park called the "Sunken Stone Garden" was built at the water's edge, creating a vibrant public space. The design accommodates 100-year storms by including high levee walls along the sides of the canal. Since the restoration, air pollution has dropped 36% along the stream, temperatures are 5 degrees lower, and biodiversity has greatly increased.
This document appears to be Erin Ogilvie's landscape architecture portfolio, containing summaries of various projects they have worked on. It includes 12 project summaries ranging from 1-4 pages each. The projects cover a diverse range of landscape architecture work, including garden design, strategic planning, engineering, management planning, assessment, and documentation. For each project, key details are provided such as the location, client brief, design approach, and graphics/drawings where relevant. The portfolio demonstrates Erin's breadth of experience across different project types and scales within the field of landscape architecture.
This document provides a case study of Stanley Park in Vancouver, BC. It includes sections on the location, physical environment, economy, politics, culture, movement of goods/people/ideas, regions, interactions between natural/human elements, impacts of industry, hydrosphere, lithosphere, atmosphere, biosphere features, atmospheric conditions, and bibliography. The document analyzes Stanley Park from various perspectives and provides examples to support each topic.
Bulrush Wetland Park is a 47-acre nature park located just outside of Denver, Colorado. It was created in 2009 through a wetland restoration project that involved removing abandoned oil and gas facilities and constructing trails, a pavilion, and interpretive signs. The park provides educational opportunities for visitors to observe the wide variety of plant and animal wildlife that have benefited from the wetland restoration. It is open by appointment only due to its remote location.
Stormwater Management Using State Revolving FundsOHM Advisors
http://www.ohm-advisors.com. A look at stormwater management projects, including stormwater best management practices (BMPs) funded using State Revolving Fund program. Michigan's State Revolving Fund (SRF) is a funding source dedicated to improving water quality. SRF was created under the Federal Clean Water Act. Section 319 authorizes SRF loans to implement non-point source pollution projects.
This document appears to be Erin Ogilvie's landscape architecture portfolio, containing summaries of 12 projects they have worked on. The projects cover a wide range of landscape design areas including urban design, park design, garden design, sustainability planning, and more. For each project, a 1 paragraph summary is provided outlining the location, key issues addressed, design approach and outcomes. Diagrams, maps, renderings and plans are also included for some projects. The portfolio demonstrates Erin's range of experience and skills in landscape architecture.
E3 humpharies c 2nd presenter - lec sneapa final presentation2Planning_1
This document outlines issues and proposed projects related to coastal erosion and access in the Town of Chilmark, Massachusetts. Stakeholders include the town and local landowners. Two immediate problems are loss of beach access and public beach. The goal is adaptive management and managed retreat. Proposed projects include removing coastal structures, relocating roads and utilities, and reconstructing dunes and wetlands. Three long-term solutions are discussed: removing coastal structures, restoring the barrier beach, and constructing a sustainable access road or bridge permitted under local and state regulations.
The Department of the Interior’s Office of Surface Coal Mining Reclamation and Enforcement presented Northampton Fuel Supply Company, Inc. (NFS) with the “Excellence in Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation” National Award in September 2016 for the land reclamation at the Loomis Bank Operation off of Middle Road in Luzerne County, Hanover Township, PA. The Loomis site was an abandoned culm bank that covered over 100 acres of land. NFS started operations at the site in the late nineties and processed over a million tons of the culm material converting it to a viable fuel for power generation at Northampton Generating Company, LP’s (NGC) power plant located in Northampton, PA.
Tom Clark, SRBC, “AMD Restoration Protection Through Delisting and Reclassifi...Michael Hewitt, GISP
AMD treatment, AML reclamation, remining, revegetation, a lessening of acid deposition, and natural attenuation are improving stream quality throughout the coal regions of the Susquehanna River Basin. However, these improving streams, for the most part, are not being delisted from the Integrated List of Impaired Waters even though they are now quality capable. In addition, many stream segments are listed as impaired in error since necessary funding and manpower was not available at the time of assessment to define what stream segment(s) of a particular watershed is actually impaired. Consequently, entire watersheds are listed as impaired, when only certain stream segments of that watershed should be listed. In 2016, the Susquehanna River Basin Commission and Department of Environmental Protection enacted an effort to assess streams that have possibly improved enough for impairment delisting, correct impairment listing errors, and better define what stream segments in a particular watershed are actually impaired. These impairment delistings will help ensure the protection of these streams and, in some cases, could improve protection further through reclassification to high-quality (HQ) and exceptional value (EV).
This document summarizes recent legislative activity related to abandoned mine lands (AML) reclamation. Key points include:
1) The 115th Congress and new federal administration are still getting organized but have held hearings on bills like the RECLAIM Act to accelerate AML funding for economically beneficial reclamation projects.
2) The Trump administration's 2018 budget proposed cuts to AML programs but Congress ultimately controls appropriations.
3) The Community Reclamation Partnerships Act aims to provide liability protections for state AML programs and non-profits doing water treatment, based on Pennsylvania's model.
4) Hearings examined AML accomplishments and remaining costs, finding $9.2 billion in needs remain though
Colin Lennox, Eco Islands LLC, “Metal Reclamation Units for AMD and Nutrient ...Michael Hewitt, GISP
This document summarizes Metal Removal Units (MRUs), which are patented bioreactors that use natural biological and chemical processes to remove metals like iron and manganese from acid mine drainage (AMD) and nutrient cycling. MRUs have been piloted at various sites, with results showing they can remove 2.5 kg of iron per day from AMD with an influent pH of 5.3-3.8 and remove manganese at a rate 28-140 times higher than conventional limestone beds. The document provides images of MRU prototypes and specimens showing schwertmannite and other metal oxide formations within the units.
Sandra Holoman, PA DEP, “Subsidence Remediation Using Structural Support Meth...Michael Hewitt, GISP
The Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation (BAMR) Wilkes-Barre District Office recently completed an emergency project to remediate a non-coal mine shaft subsidence beneath the attached garage of a private residence in Chester County. In Schuylkill County, BAMR is nearing completion on another emergency project to remediate a coal mine subsidence directly behind a private residence. On both projects, BAMR collaborated with Maurice Gardner, a Mine Subsidence Insurance Investigator for the DEP’s Mine Subsidence Insurance Program to assist with designing, specifying, and overseeing the installation of the structural foundation support system for the garage at the Chester County residence and for the steel beam support for the house superstructure at the Schuylkill County residence. Maurice has experience with structural foundation support systems as well as other repair work performed under Mine Subsidence Insurance claims.
Kathy Jeremiah, Northumberland County Planning and Development, “From AML to ...Michael Hewitt, GISP
The Northumberland County Commissioners holds in trust 94 parcels, or 6,500 acres, of abandoned coal land, impacted by unregulated mining practices and contained coal spoils, open strip mine pits and abandoned coal mining operation structures. A project to turn this area into an outdoor recreation facility for off highway vehicles appealed to the Commissioners eight years ago. The Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area officially opened for business on May 17, 2014, with over 10,000 users last year utilizing the trail system.
Hemp has long been known to extract heavy metals from soil. Now that Pennsylvania has enacted the Industrial Hemp Pilot Program, research is commencing to prove hemp’s potential on abandoned coal mine land at a fraction of the cost of more traditional remediation methods.
Matt MacConnell, Lehigh River Stocking Association, “Lausanne Tunnel Remediat...Michael Hewitt, GISP
The Lausanne Tunnel in Jim Thorpe was installed in 1906 to dewater the coal fields in this area. The tunnel discharges about 6000 gal/min of drainage that is relatively high in iron and manganese but fortunately, the pH is relatively high and aluminum content is low. The remediation installed in 2004 was a two part passive wetland system that has been the focus of the conservation efforts by a number of conservation organizations since that time. My involvement has been to engage the local Sierra Club as well, the local trout stocking clubs and other organizations to provide funding and manpower for upgrades at the site. In 2007, two 5ft rectangular weir flow monitors were installed, one in the wetland and the other in the bypass flow, which consists of 2/3rd of the tunnel discharge flow. Pressure transducers and solar powered data loggers were installed to record both flows so that further hydrological engineering could be applied to optimize the wetland treatment while also devising a treatment plan for the bypass flow. In 2011, artesian aerators were added to the feeder pipes to improve aeration of the water entering the wetland. The aerators, however, did consume some of the available head pressure and reduced wetland feed flow so in 2014 a 3rd 14” feeder pipe was excavated and installed bringing the wetland flow rate back to the 1800 gal/min design rate. In 2016, a solar powered compressor was installed with two aerator heads added to the wetland to further boost dissolved oxygen. Iron test kits and dissolved oxygen monitors have been used to evaluate the iron removal effectiveness of the wetland and the extent of oxygen saturation. The next steps at for further improvement are the installation of cascading settling basins in the bypass flow as well as optimization of the wetland flow distribution. This presentation will feature presentation of technical flow and composition data as well as drone video of the site.
Frostburg Grows is on a site that was formerly deep-mined and strip-mined for coal, used as a county dump, and most recently used to store FEMA trailers. Today, the site has been re-purposed and rejuvenated as a community-based, five-acre sustainability complex and training center.
Sandra Holoman, PA DEP, “Subsidence Remediation Using Structural Support Meth...Michael Hewitt, GISP
The Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation (BAMR) Wilkes-Barre District Office recently completed an emergency project to remediate a non-coal mine shaft subsidence beneath the attached garage of a private residence in Chester County. In Schuylkill County, BAMR is nearing completion on another emergency project to remediate a coal mine subsidence directly behind a private residence. On both projects, BAMR collaborated with Maurice Gardner, a Mine Subsidence Insurance Investigator for the DEP’s Mine Subsidence Insurance Program to assist with designing, specifying, and overseeing the installation of the structural foundation support system for the garage at the Chester County residence and for the steel beam support for the house superstructure at the Schuylkill County residence. Maurice has experience with structural foundation support systems as well as other repair work performed under Mine Subsidence Insurance claims.
Mike Korb, P.E. “Making Mine Land Reclamation More of a Community Asset”Michael Hewitt, GISP
Active mine regulators require mine closure plans reclaimed to a specific post-mining land uses and abandoned mine reclamation focuses on minimizing hazards. Mine closure plans are seldom creative. This presentation will look at and discuss some of the pilot projects in progress, some past projects here and in other countries, and will touch on some “out-of-the-box” ideas for making mine closure and AML projects more sustainable and more of a community asset.
The document discusses the need to reauthorize the Abandoned Mine Land (AML) program under Title IV of the Surface Mine Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) and outlines a campaign to advocate for reauthorization. Specifically, it proposes extending fee collection until 2036, restructuring fees, increasing minimum program state funds, and exempting AML grants from sequestration to address the billions remaining in high priority AML sites. It provides background on SMCRA and the AML program, and outlines support for maintaining certain provisions and continuing AML priorities like emergency projects and AMD remediation.
A commercial pdf that includes some nice detail on 3 case studies of quarry restoration that give a breadth of post quarrying uses. Very useful for Geography GCSE rocks and landscape
The Southeast False Creek Neighbourhood Energy Utility in Vancouver uses waste heat captured from sewage to provide space and water heating to buildings, eliminating over 60% of greenhouse gas emissions. It is self-funded and provides a return on investment while maintaining affordable rates. It has inspired similar projects across Canada and been a cornerstone of Vancouver's sustainability strategy.
The Southeast False Creek Neighbourhood Energy Utility in Vancouver uses waste heat captured from sewage to provide space and water heating for buildings, eliminating over 60% of greenhouse gas emissions. It is self-funded and provides a low cost, sustainable heating system that has inspired other communities.
The Narmada Bachao Andolan was a social movement opposed to large dams being built on the Narmada River in India, including the Sardar Sarovar Dam in Gujarat. Led by activists Medha Patkar and Baba Amte, NBA organized protests like hunger strikes and a march to raise awareness about the environmental and social impacts of displacement. While the Supreme Court initially stopped dam construction, it later ruled in favor of the project subject to rehabilitation conditions. However, the movement successfully increased scrutiny of resettlement plans and environmental compliance for large dam projects in India.
The Narmada Bachao Andolan was a social movement opposed to large dams being built across the Narmada River in India, including the Sardar Sarovar Dam in Gujarat. Led by activists Medha Patkar and Baba Amte, NBA organized protests like hunger strikes and a march to raise awareness about the environmental and social impacts of displacement. While the Supreme Court initially stopped dam construction, it later ruled in favor of the project subject to rehabilitation conditions. However, the movement successfully increased scrutiny of displacement safeguards for large infrastructure projects impacting local communities in India.
The Narmada Bachao Andolan was a social movement opposed to large dams being built on the Narmada River in India, including the Sardar Sarovar Dam in Gujarat. Led by activists Medha Patkar and Baba Amte, NBA organized protests like hunger strikes and a march to raise awareness about the environmental and social impacts of displacement. While the Supreme Court initially stopped dam construction, it later ruled in favor of the project subject to rehabilitation conditions. However, the movement successfully increased scrutiny of resettlement plans and environmental compliance for large dam projects in India.
The document discusses several contemporary landscape projects from around the world:
1) Crissy Field in San Francisco restored natural wetlands while integrating recreational uses.
2) The Herman Miller factory landscape in Georgia treated stormwater runoff to protect local ecosystems.
3) Lurie Garden in Chicago's Millennium Park references the Midwest prairie with native plants.
4) Al-Azhar Park in Cairo transformed a garbage dump into an oasis and stimulated neighborhood revitalization.
The Southeast False Creek Neighbourhood Energy Utility in Vancouver uses waste heat captured from sewage to provide space and water heating to buildings, eliminating over 60% of greenhouse gas emissions. It is self-funded and provides a low cost, sustainable district energy system that has inspired other communities.
The Southeast False Creek Neighbourhood Energy Utility in Vancouver captures waste thermal energy from sewage to provide heating and hot water to buildings, eliminating over 60% of greenhouse gas emissions. It is self-funded and has inspired similar projects across Canada.
The history of efforts to preserve and protect the Ash Creek tidal estuary which borders the city of Bridgeport and the town of Fairfield in Connecticut. The Ash Creek Conservation Association was formed in 2003 to continue the efforts of many to protect this rare healthy tidal estuary in an urban area.
The Fresh Kills Landfill in Staten Island, New York was once the largest landfill in the world, opening in 1947 and operating for over 50 years. It closed in 2001 due to lack of environmental protections and local opposition. The landfill is now being redeveloped into a 3,000 acre park over 30 years, with landfill caps and gas collection systems to ensure safety during transformation.
The document summarizes the history of pollution in Onondaga Lake near Syracuse, New York, and efforts to remediate the lake through legal action and infrastructure improvements. It describes how a non-profit organization sued Onondaga County in 1988 over sewage violations, which led to a settlement and amendments requiring both gray (sewer) and green infrastructure to manage stormwater and improve water quality. The benefits of green infrastructure include reducing pollution, creating habitat, and improving communities.
The history of efforts to preserve and protect the Ash Creek tidal estuary which borders the city of Bridgeport and the town of Fairfield in Connecticut. The Ash Creek Conservation Association was formed in 2003 to continue the efforts of many to protect this rare healthy tidal estuary in an urban area.
This document summarizes the purchase of 4,500 acres of the Lacks Creek watershed in Redwood National and State Parks to protect salmon habitat and the park. It describes how Lacks Creek is important for spawning of chinook salmon but is prone to landslides. Logging had degraded the area. The Save-the-Redwoods League raised funds to allow the Bureau of Land Management to purchase the land from a timber company and private landowner to restore the area and protect the downstream park.
Geography: SHEEPT Factors (Analysis)
Example used: Melbourne Docklands
SHEEPT = Social, Historical, Economic, Environmental, Political, Technological
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This document discusses urban ecology and the importance of integrating ecology into cities for sustainability. It describes how urbanization can disrupt ecological functions and habitats. Green networks of interconnected natural areas can help mitigate these impacts by preserving biodiversity and ecosystem services. Examples of green network elements are provided, including river restoration, urban nature preserves, wildlife crossings, and converting vacant lands and brownfields into natural areas. The document uses case studies like the Enz River in Germany and BP Park in Australia to illustrate successful green network projects.
The Catrine Dam project aimed to regenerate the local community through sustainable hydroelectric power generation and tourism related to restoring the historic dam structures. However, the project faced numerous challenges that hindered full realization of the vision. These included inadequate consideration and protection of migratory fish during dam restoration works, unaddressed pollution issues, incomplete fish passage structures, and lack of grid capacity for the planned power output. While some improvements were made through interventions by environmental groups, key questions remain about fully achieving the original goals of community regeneration and benefits while protecting the local river ecology.
This document discusses urban ecology and the importance of integrating ecology into cities for sustainability. It describes how urbanization fragments and degrades natural habitats, disrupting ecological functions. Green networks of interconnected natural areas at multiple scales can help mitigate these impacts by enhancing ecosystem services, protecting biodiversity, and maintaining planet health. Examples of green network components discussed include river restoration, urban nature preserves, wildlife crossings over infrastructure, and converting vacant/brownfield lands into green spaces.
Similar to Andy Freifeld, Temple University, “Landscape Design and Reuse Planning in Mine Reclamation” (20)
2022 PA AMR Conference Domestic Production of Critical Minerals 9:30AM 6/22/22Michael Hewitt, GISP
Abandoned Coal Mine Drainage Cleanup Through Domestic Production of Critical Minerals for National Security – Sarma V. Pisupati, Mohammad Rezaee, and Dr. Barbara Arnold, Penn State University
Sullivan County Conservation District Watershed Specialist, Corey Richmond, gave this presentation to schools and involved them in testing on abandoned mines. He covered the history and location of old mines and the company towns.
Jacob Johnson, et al, Penn State University - “Case Study to Assess the Costs...Michael Hewitt, GISP
This study aims to assess the costs of the Forest Reclamation Approach (FRA) compared to conventional reclamation methods through a case study analysis. Preliminary results from a site in Pennsylvania show machine cycle times and costs for grading, soil placement, and seeding using the FRA. Total estimated reclamation costs per acre were $4923.13 for the FRA site versus higher expected costs for conventional methods. The results will provide guidance to operators and regulators on cost-effective reforestation techniques that support long-term forest productivity and ecosystem services.
Peter Smyntek, et al, St. Vincent College - “Screen to Stream – Student citiz...Michael Hewitt, GISP
This document describes the Screen to Stream environmental education initiative between Saint Vincent College, local watershed groups, and school districts. The initiative aims to develop virtual and field-based resources to teach students about aquatic ecosystem and water quality monitoring so they can become citizen scientists. It will provide an interactive online learning lab, mobile apps, and lessons linked to state standards. Students will learn to observe chemical and biological indicators of issues like abandoned mine drainage and nutrient pollution. The resources will build off prior programs to make them more accessible. Feedback is requested on developing the initiative further and finding new volunteers as many involved in past cleanup efforts are retiring.
This document provides information about an art education project called the International Interdependence Hexagon Project. The project uses hexagon shapes to engage students in real-world issues and demonstrate interconnectedness. Students from around the world create hexagon artworks responding to themes like human rights, environment, governance, and more. The artworks are exhibited each year in September. The document provides details on the project's history and goals of promoting social justice, global citizenship, and collaboration through visual art.
Tom Gray, Tetra Tech Inc. - “Coal and Coal Mine Wastes a Resource for Rare E...Michael Hewitt, GISP
Coal and coal mine wastes are a potential source of rare earth elements. Samples from coal basins in the United States found concentrations over 300 parts per million of rare earth elements and related elements in 20% of samples. The highest concentrations were found in coal seams and associated strata in Northern Appalachia, especially the Lower Kittanning seam in Pennsylvania. Acid mine drainage treatment sludges from these areas averaged over 1,000 parts per million of rare earth elements. Further characterization and processing research is needed to evaluate the feasibility and economics of extracting rare earth elements from coal and coal byproducts.
David Thomas and Donald Hedge, Broad Top Township - “Passive Treatment System...Michael Hewitt, GISP
Broad Top Township maintains 35 passive treatment systems for acid mine drainage. Key activities include quarterly inspections, sampling, and flushing of the limestone ponds and distribution systems. Routine maintenance is needed to clean out debris in channels, pipes, and ponds to prevent clogging. Records of maintenance activities are carefully documented for each site going back to 2009. Common issues addressed are iron deposits clogging influent lines, mineral deposits clogging the spaces in limestone, and sediment filling settling ponds. Corrective actions include unclogging pipes, replacing stone and plumbing, dredging sediment, and installing baffles.
Mike Korb, Tetra Tech Inc. - “How to Give the Best Field Trip Ever”Michael Hewitt, GISP
This document provides tips for planning an intriguing field trip itinerary that will be memorable for conference or meeting attendees. It emphasizes including a variety of stops that showcase interesting, famous, and unique things. Some potential stops mentioned include mine water treatment sites, abandoned mine hazards, active mining tours, and local landmarks. The document stresses preparing attendees with information about upcoming stops, taking photos to share on social media, and accounting for potential issues like transportation problems or weather delays. The overall message is that a well-planned itinerary with engaging activities and sites will overshadow any minor problems and result in an unforgettable experience for participants.
Robert Hughes, EPCAMR - “Watershed Group Funding through PA’s Educational Imp...Michael Hewitt, GISP
The document provides information about how non-profits in Pennsylvania can become eligible for tax credits by registering as an Educational Improvement Organization (EIO) with the state. It outlines the EIO application process, including demonstrating innovative educational programs that partner with local schools. If approved, businesses that contribute to the EIO are eligible for tax credits worth 75-90% of their donations, up to $750,000 annually. The presentation guides attendees through developing innovative programs, gaining school support, maintaining proper documentation, and submitting a comprehensive initial or renewal application to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.
This document summarizes a project to digitize historic mine maps from Pennsylvania in order to create a public database for obtaining mine subsidence insurance. Scanners are used to scan the maps, which are then geo-referenced, mosaicked, and vectorized in GIS software. Various types of mine maps are processed, including underground plans, cross sections, and surface maps. Relevant information is captured to identify each map's location and details. The digitized mine workings and features will allow identification of risk areas for mine subsidence.
Tom Clark, Susquehanna River Basin Commission - “Susquehanna River Basin Mine...Michael Hewitt, GISP
This document provides 4 links related to mine drainage and mapping resources from the Susquehanna River Basin Commission as well as notes that the Commission's Twitter account @SRBCnews only has 463 followers despite serving a region with 3.3 million residents, which is a very small percentage of followers.
Joe Pizarchik - “Preserving Decades for Success; A Plan for O&M Funding”Michael Hewitt, GISP
This document outlines four funding possibilities and a strategy to preserve decades of success in treating acid mine drainage in Pennsylvania. The funding possibilities are: 1) A one-time $90 million congressional appropriation from the Abandoned Mine Land fund. 2) Biennial $1 million congressional appropriations. 3) Using AML Pilot Funds. 4) Establishing a charitable trust through donations. The proposed strategy has two phases: first, quantifying the impacts of treatment systems. Second, initially implementing funding through AML Pilot Project money or biennial watershed operation and maintenance program funds. The goal is to create stable, long-term operation and maintenance funding to maintain progress cleaning Pennsylvania's AMD-polluted streams.
Daniel Bochicchio, Skybernetics - “Valuable Insights from On High: Drone use ...Michael Hewitt, GISP
This document discusses how Skybernetics uses drone technology to provide measurement and data services that help environmental engineering companies adapt to changes in their industry. It highlights how drones can reduce costs, save time and effort, and generate new opportunities through capabilities like high-resolution aerial mapping, thermal imaging, and continuous monitoring. The document argues that digital transformation is necessary for organizations to survive and thrive, and that Skybernetics' solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly with customers' existing workflows.
Eric. E. Cavazza P.E., Director PA DEP Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation -...Michael Hewitt, GISP
The document discusses Pennsylvania's AML Pilot Program which provides $30 million from 2016-2019 and $25 million in 2017-2018 to reclaim abandoned mine lands in the state. It provides details on 16 reclamation projects funded by the program, including remining sites, treating acid mine drainage, restoring mine-damaged land for parks and business development. The projects aim to improve environments and support economic development and community benefits like jobs, tourism, and improved infrastructure.
Jaret Gibbons, ARIPPA - “Environmental Benefits of the Coal Refuse Industry”Michael Hewitt, GISP
Jaret Gibbons is the executive director of ARIPPA, which represents Pennsylvania's coal refuse to energy industry. This industry has helped remediate environmental challenges by converting coal refuse into energy using circulating fluidized bed boilers. There are 14 plants that have removed over 8 million tons of coal refuse from piles, reclaiming over 7,000 acres of land and restoring over 1,200 miles of streams. The industry provides environmental and economic benefits estimated at $26 million per year through land reclamation, reduced pollution, and increased property values.
Tim Altares, PA DEP BAMR - “Pennsylvania’s Abandoned Coal Mine Fires”Michael Hewitt, GISP
This document discusses Pennsylvania's abandoned coal mine fires, including their locations, hazards, and investigation/remediation efforts. It notes that abandoned coal mine fires have occurred across Pennsylvania and can cause heat, toxic gases, subsidence and pose hazards to communities. The fires are investigated through visual observations, thermal monitoring, subsurface exploration including gas and temperature monitoring. Remediation methods discussed include excavation of hot materials, grout barriers, filling, sealing surfaces, and injection techniques.
The Antyodaya Saral Haryana Portal is a pioneering initiative by the Government of Haryana aimed at providing citizens with seamless access to a wide range of government services
UN WOD 2024 will take us on a journey of discovery through the ocean's vastness, tapping into the wisdom and expertise of global policy-makers, scientists, managers, thought leaders, and artists to awaken new depths of understanding, compassion, collaboration and commitment for the ocean and all it sustains. The program will expand our perspectives and appreciation for our blue planet, build new foundations for our relationship to the ocean, and ignite a wave of action toward necessary change.
A Guide to AI for Smarter Nonprofits - Dr. Cori Faklaris, UNC CharlotteCori Faklaris
Working with data is a challenge for many organizations. Nonprofits in particular may need to collect and analyze sensitive, incomplete, and/or biased historical data about people. In this talk, Dr. Cori Faklaris of UNC Charlotte provides an overview of current AI capabilities and weaknesses to consider when integrating current AI technologies into the data workflow. The talk is organized around three takeaways: (1) For better or sometimes worse, AI provides you with “infinite interns.” (2) Give people permission & guardrails to learn what works with these “interns” and what doesn’t. (3) Create a roadmap for adding in more AI to assist nonprofit work, along with strategies for bias mitigation.
Food safety, prepare for the unexpected - So what can be done in order to be ready to address food safety, food Consumers, food producers and manufacturers, food transporters, food businesses, food retailers can ...
RFP for Reno's Community Assistance CenterThis Is Reno
Property appraisals completed in May for downtown Reno’s Community Assistance and Triage Centers (CAC) reveal that repairing the buildings to bring them back into service would cost an estimated $10.1 million—nearly four times the amount previously reported by city staff.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Combined Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) Vessel List.Christina Parmionova
The best available, up-to-date information on all fishing and related vessels that appear on the illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing vessel lists published by Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) and related organisations. The aim of the site is to improve the effectiveness of the original IUU lists as a tool for a wide variety of stakeholders to better understand and combat illegal fishing and broader fisheries crime.
To date, the following regional organisations maintain or share lists of vessels that have been found to carry out or support IUU fishing within their own or adjacent convention areas and/or species of competence:
Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)
Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT)
General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM)
Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC)
International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT)
Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC)
Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO)
North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC)
North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC)
South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (SEAFO)
South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO)
Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA)
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC)
The Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List merges all these sources into one list that provides a single reference point to identify whether a vessel is currently IUU listed. Vessels that have been IUU listed in the past and subsequently delisted (for example because of a change in ownership, or because the vessel is no longer in service) are also retained on the site, so that the site contains a full historic record of IUU listed fishing vessels.
Unlike the IUU lists published on individual RFMO websites, which may update vessel details infrequently or not at all, the Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List is kept up to date with the best available information regarding changes to vessel identity, flag state, ownership, location, and operations.
Indira awas yojana housing scheme renamed as PMAYnarinav14
Indira Awas Yojana (IAY) played a significant role in addressing rural housing needs in India. It emerged as a comprehensive program for affordable housing solutions in rural areas, predating the government’s broader focus on mass housing initiatives.
4. • Northeastern Pennsylvania’s population
exploded due to the discovery of anthracite
coal in the 19th century; the economic boom
resulted in the city of Wilkes-Barre being
nicknamed "The Diamond City." Hundreds of
thousands of immigrants flocked to the city,
seeking jobs in the numerous mines and
collieries that sprang up. New industries were
established and the Vulcan Iron Works was a
well-known manufacturer of railway locomotives
from 1849 to 1954. Railroads were being
constructed across the state and country.
• During Wilkes-Barre's reign as an industrial and
economic force in America, a number of major
companies and franchises became based in the
city, such as Woolworth's, Sterling Hotels,
Planter's Peanuts, Miner's Bank, Bell
Telephone, HBO, Luzerne National Bank, and
Stegmaier.
5. • In the 250 years when coal was
mined in Pennsylvania, over 15
billion tons of were extracted
from the earth, and 250,000
acres of mine lands were
abandoned in devastation.
• In the beginning of the era when
coal was king, extensive mining
occurred without any
consideration of the
environmental consequences of
mining. The common practice
was to extract all available
resources from a site, and then
the proprietors would abandon
6. The physical damage of the
land is not the only lasting
impact of mining.
Researchers hypothesize
that communities with a
greater burden of AML have
greater socioeconomic
deprivation, social
disorganization, and mental
and physical disorder.
7.
8. Abandoned mine lands
have the potential to
do good instead of
harm. Through
thoughtful landscape
design they can honor
our industrial heritage
while simultaneously
revitalizing
communities both
economically and
environmentally.
10. • Ecological assets, or eco-assets, develop from incentive-based
environmental compliance programs created to protect ecosystem
services. They are tradable credits that reflect the economic value that
public or private sector stakeholders have assigned to an environmental
“service.”
11. Ecological assets that can be
created through the reclamation
of mined lands include carbon
sequestration credits, wetland
and stream restoration credits,
watershed pollution reduction
credits, endangered species
habitat conservation credits, and
many others.
12. CARBON SEQUESTRATION
• Reclaimed forests naturally capture and store
a great deal of carbon, which in its gaseous
form (carbon dioxide or CO2) acts as a
“greenhouse gas” that can contribute to
climate change.
• Additional emissions reduction requirements
may be implemented over the long term,
although substantial near and medium term
uncertainty remains.
13. Carbon sequestration refers to
the transformation of
atmospheric carbon dioxide into
solid components, such as
vegetation, and soil organic
matter. Once the carbon dioxide
has been transferred into these
materials, it is effectively stored
until decomposition occurs.
14. WHAT ARE CARBON CREDITS?
• Carbon credits provide
ownership rights to a certain
amount of gaseous carbon that
has been sequestered in a
forest, which a company may
then buy, sell, or apply toward a
reduction. (Ownership rights
pertain to the carbon
sequestered in a forest, not the
• Carbon credits are measured in
terms of tons of carbon
sequestered per acre of forest;
generally a third party verifies the
sequestration activity in the forest.
Reforestation of mine lands in
therefore an applicable means of
obtaining carbon credits.
15. WETLAND MITIGATION
• Wetlands are vital ecosystems that are important to protecting and enhancing
water quality, maintaining species biodiversity, mitigating floodwaters, providing
bird and fish nursery grounds, and offering recreation opportunities.
• In 1972, Congress passed the Clean Water Act, “to restore and maintain the
chemical, physical, and biological integrity” of the nation’s waters. Under Section
404 of the Clean Water Act, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) was
authorized to issue permits for the discharge of dredged or fill material into
navigable waters and wetlands. To compensate for impacts to these waters,
permitees must mitigate these impacts through the creation, restoration,
enhancement, or preservation of wetlands.
16. State and federal agencies may
issue wetlands mitigation credits for
projects that meet USACE
guidelines. Any organization can
obtain wetland credits, either to sell
or to “bank” for use in future
development projects, that could
adversely affect wetlands. Because
wetlands can be created in the
process of mine land reclamation, it
is possible to develop these areas in
such a way that wetland mitigation
credits can be obtained.
17. ARTFUL USE OF THE
LAND
Landscape architects can be
utilized to promote the use of
these credits through quality
design focusing on quality of
work while providing amenities.
By making these actively
functional green spaces
accessible to the public,
awareness of natural systems
can be boosted and societies
changed through active
citizenship.
21. • Realizing AMD is more than a purely scientific problem, Comp
and his team developed a park concept, then took it to the
community. It was in these meetings that the park plan was
developed. The team listened to the needs and ideas of the
Vintondale populace to make sure the park supported the
community so that the community would in turn support the
park. Utilizing landscape architects, their thought process and
ability to design for a community is what made this successful.
The core concept was to honor the mining
history of Vintondale, while using the space to
remediate AMD from a mine portal a half-mile
upstream from the park site, and provide
usable public space to the community as well
as a destination to increase tourism in mining
country.
22. The "Litmus Garden"
contains groves of
native trees and shrubs,
chosen for their
hardiness, habitat
benefit, and autumn leaf
color. The garden's fall
foliage color reflects the
cleansing of the water in
the ponds and is a
metaphor for this
process.In fall, as you walk from the beginning of the system, you may see
brilliant red leaves, changing to orange, then yellow, and then a
clean blue-green at the end of the treatment system.
23. The goal for AMD&ART was to not only
treat AMD through a treatment system but
to recreate a town center for this small
community, a focal point of energy and
hope. With strong ongoing community
involvement to create a recreation area
and public art pieces that explore and
honor community history, Vintondale has
a place to celebrate its future.
It is also within in the wetlands that the past
of the site is most tangible, as the footprints
of the old colliery buildings rise from the
wetlands as ghostly reminders in the
landscape. Vintondale's history is brought
back to the surface, celebrating both its
proud past and its future commitment to
environmental improvement at the same time
24. LANDSCAPE
PERFORMANCE BENEFITS
ENVIRONMENTAL
6 sequential keystone shaped ponds that make up
the AMD treatment system. These 6 ponds remove
aluminum, iron magnesium and sulfates from the
water as well as bring the water from a Ph of 2.8 to
a Ph of 6.5 through a natural filtration process
SOCIAL & ECONOMIC
The Ghost Town Rail Trail, a bike path which hosts
approximately 75,000 users annually. Increased
eco- tourism throughout the Vintondale area as well
as new park based activities, tours, and artistic
installations.
25. CHALLENGE: The rapid closure of many coal companies in the years
following WW II. For decades, in towns like Vintondale, the company was
not just the employer of the miners; it was the de facto government and the
center of the town's existence. When these companies went out of
business, miners were left without work and communities were left
abandoned, surrounded by environmental devastation and economic
depression. When a mining company left town, the company store, the only
store permitted to do business in the town, also closed. The railroads
stopped transportation of passengers and cargo, leaving hotels empty and
commerce at a stand-still. This situation is not unique to Vintondale and is
26. SOLUTION: Turn the site into an attraction. Removal of coal silt to prepare
the site for wildlife habitat. Soil, water, and fish tissue testing determined
that heavy metals were not a concern in this system. To manage the storm
water runoff, a series of bioinfiltration cells were designed to clean the water
and recycle it back into the natural system. These cells allow water to
infiltrate the ground, while plants biologically degrade the pollutants. The
Ailanthus and other invasive woody species were ground up, mulched,
aged, and reused on site to provide organic matter that supports new plant
growth. The sanctuary is closely monitored for incoming invasive species
such as phragmites and Japanese knotweed and periodically undergoes
29. Black Rock Sanctuary was one of 16 coal silt decanting basins built along
the Schuylkill River by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania from the 1930s
to the mid-1950s to store over a century’s worth of accumulated silt and
residue dropped from barges transporting coal to Philadelphia for
manufacturing.
The Black Rock site remained untouched until 1999, when the first of a
series of grants was applied to fund the creation of a bird sanctuary and
park. Triggered by the site’s location on the Eastern flyway, the concept was
to reclaim and create a series of high quality wetland habitat areas for rare
or endangered migratory waterfowl species to breed and nest. Landscape
architects worked to maximize habitat effectiveness while making the park
accessible to the public.
A second goal was to educate the public about wetland environments
through an interpretive trail and environmental programming. The sanctuary
30. •47 acres of new wetlands were created,
including 5 acres of emergent herbaceous
wetland, 1.3 acres of emergent wetland, 1.7
acres of scrub/shrub wetland, and 3.5 acres of
forested wetland, none of which were present on
the existing site.
•10 acres of new upland meadow were created
to provide habitat for ground nesting birds,
covering over 8% of the total site area.
•The site contains 1.1 acres of vernal pools that
support tree/wood frog, salamander, and turtle
habitats.
•A biofilter captures, infiltrates, and biologically
degrades pollutants from the adjacent
neighborhood’s stormwater runoff. The three
cells are heavily planted with species such as
blue vervain, fox sedge, swamp milkweed, blue
indigo, and black-eyed susan.
31. LANDSCAPE
PERFORMANCE BENEFITS
ENVIRONMENTAL
Tripled bird counts from 262 in 2004 to
907 in 2011. Over the same seven year
period, species variety increased from
63 to 100 species observed.
Improved the ecological integrity of 10
acres of the site by 17 times by creating
new upland meadow habitat. Ecological
integrity is measured by the Plant
Stewardship Index, an assessment of
native biodiversity based on a site’s
32. LANDSCAPE
PERFORMANCE BENEFITS
SOCIAL
Increased annual average visitation
by over 200% from an estimated
10,000 visitors in 2009 to 34,414
visitors in 2011. A 16% increase is
projected for 2012.
Supports 8 new educational
programs and a school field trip each
year, attracting 160 annual
participants.
33. CHALLENGE: Because the site had been a decanting basin, there was
concern about soil contamination, particularly heavy metals, which could
lead to biomagnification of these toxins in the food chain since the intention
was to serve as breeding and nesting habitat for migratory birds. The new
sanctuary would also have to manage stormwater from the neighborhood
located across the street, since runoff ran directly from the lawns of the
subdivisions into the pond on site, causing extreme algae buildup from
excessive fertilizer use. Another major challenge was the eradication of
Ailanthus and other invasive species on the site to establish new, native
vegetation. Keeping invasives under control would be an ongoing
34. SOLUTION: Removal of coal silt to prepare the site for wildlife habitat. Soil,
water, and fish tissue testing determined that heavy metals were not a
concern in this system. To manage stormwater runoff from the adjacent
neighborhood, a series of bioinfiltration cells were designed to clean the
water and recycle it back into the natural system. These cells allow water to
infiltrate into the ground, while plants biologically degrade the pollutants.
The Ailanthus and other invasive woody species were ground up, mulched,
aged, and reused on site to provide organic matter that supports new plant
growth. The sanctuary is closely monitored for incoming invasive species
such as phragmites and Japanese knotweed and periodically undergoes
37. Tangshan Nanhu Central Park is a mine reclamation project, which is now
the largest urban central park in northeastern China.
Located in the center of Tangshan City, the former 1,557-acre wasteland is
now a dynamic public space, featuring recreational facilities, conservation
areas and more than 600,000 trees and shrubs. The former coal mining site
was heavily polluted and damaged after a massive 1976 earthquake. Parts
of the site had collapsed and settled unevenly, creating a patchwork of
unstable surfaces which eventually grew to 28 sq km. The site became a
safety hazard and was used largely as a city landfill and a sewage lagoon.
In 2008, the reclamation project began.
Landscape architects, using sustainable practices such as material reuse,
stormwater management, and wildlife habitat restoration, have
fundamentally improved the environmental quality of Tangshan City and
created a major new public recreational space, accessible to more than
38. •450 metric tons of rubbish in Nanhu area were reclaimed and
used to create a 50-meter high hill, offering 130,000 square
meters of green space. The hill was sealed, covered by soil and
planted with trees. It provides scenic views, and various
recreational opportunities, such as walking, hiking and
picnicking. A waste gas collection system in the rubbish hill
collects and burns the gas generated by the rubbish, preventing
it from being emitted into atmosphere.
•Islands in the center of each of several lakes are constructed
with reclaimed coal ash, as is the scenic peninsula on the north
side of the southern lake.
• Two lakes, as well as a series of smaller water features, offer scenic and recreational value. These lakes fill
former subsidence basins and are recharged without potable water. The south lake receives about 80,000 cubic
meters of reclaimed water daily, after it is discharged by a water treatment plant into a series of constructed
wetlands. The north lake is recharged by 20,000 cubic meters of groundwater, which is obtained daily from the
coal mining site to the north of the park. The two lakes are the water source for landscape irrigation.
39. LANDSCAPE
PERFORMANCE BENEFITS
Environmental
Sequesters an estimated 2,800 metric tons (6.2 million
lbs) of CO2 annually in the trees of the park, equivalent
to removing 550 passenger vehicles from the road
each year.
Provides habitats for 6 fish, 4 reptile, 3 amphibian, 2
mammal, and 81 bird species observed on the site. Of
these, 7 are nationally-protected wildlife species.
Reduces potable water consumption by 29,200,000
cubic meters (7.7 billion gallons) annually, equivalent
to 11,680 Olympic-sized swimming pools, by importing
reclaimed water from a nearby sewage treatment
plant. The reclaimed water is further treated in a series
of constructed wetlands and used for water body
40. LANDSCAPE
PERFORMANCE BENEFITS
Social
Provides park access for the 10,000 nearby
residents within a 15 minute walking distance.
Economic
Saved $47.2 million in material costs by reusing 6
million cubic meters of coal ash to produce
foundations and bricks used in park construction.
Saved $369,000 in construction costs by recycling
133,820 trunks of dead trees to form an
embankment structure to prevent erosion along the
lakeshore.
Generates $157,300 in annual revenue from
recreational and facility rental fees alone.
41. CHALLENGE: The site was an extremely large brownfield, full of
contaminated waste and sewage, as well as areas of geological
subsidence. Notably, the entire southern portion of the site lacked
geotechnical stability. One of the key design challenges was to address the
settling land and determine a way to use this part of the site in a viable way
which would complement the rest of the park.
42. SOLUTION: The design responded to the site’s varying environmental
conditions by proposing very different uses and aesthetic characters north
and south of the main dividing road. North of Tangxu Road, the park is
geologically stable and thus designed for active recreational uses, with
features including gardens, the reclaimed rubbish hill, plazas and trails. The
area south of Tangxu Road is designed to be a natural reserve, retaining its
natural vegetation and landform with few interventions. This part of the park
includes cedar grasslands, wetlands and other landscapes native to the
region. The settling land and shorelines within this area were stabilized
primarily with materials found onsite, such as rocks and wood posts made
44. The reclamation of post-industrial landscapes is considered an emerging
practice in landscape architecture, and the profession is a source of creative
thinking and planning that is relatively untapped within the mining industry in
America. The majority of projects dealt with scientific approaches to
restoring vegetation, or mitigating the impact of acidity in the hydrology of
AML sites.
45. The landscape architect is a creative
problem solver, yet there are no
simple answers to the problems
facing society's need for minerals,
resource development, and mined-
land reclamation. Land-use decisions
and site design are based, at least in
part, on science. If landscape
architects want to be influential
members of multidisciplinary teams,
along with scientists and engineers,
they must address the misconception
of landscape architects as solely -
artists or horticulturists.
46. In many aspects creating a
reclamation plan is a
professional art, relying upon
science for guidance. While
post-mining land use
reclamation planning and design
is a topic that is not widely
published, it is evident that the
practice is grounded in many
fundamental processes related
to landscape architect. These
can range from, but are not
limited to, design theory, design
process, design fundamentals,
and construction technology.
47. NEW LANDSCAPE DECLARATION
Across borders and beyond walls, from city centers to the last wilderness,
humanity’s common ground is the landscape itself. Food, water, oxygen –
everything that sustains us comes from and returns to the landscape. What
we do to our landscapes we ultimately do to ourselves. The profession
charged with designing this common ground is landscape architecture.
After centuries of mistakenly believing we could exploit nature without
consequence, we have now entered an age of extreme climate change
marked by rising seas, resource depletion, desertification and
unprecedented rates of species extinction. Set against the global
phenomena of accelerating consumption, urbanization and inequity, these
influences disproportionately affect the poor and will impact everyone,
48. Simultaneously, there is profound hope for the future. As we begin to
understand the true complexity and holistic nature of the earth system and
as we begin to appreciate humanity’s role as integral to its stability and
productivity, we can build a new identity for society as a constructive part of
nature.
The urgent challenge before us is to redesign our communities in the
context of their bioregional landscapes enabling them to adapt to climate
change and mitigate its root causes. As designers versed in both
environmental and cultural systems, landscape architects are uniquely
positioned to bring related professions together into new alliances to
address complex social and ecological problems. Landscape architects
bring different and often competing interests together so as to give artistic
physical form and integrated function to the ideals of equity, sustainability,
resiliency and democracy.
49. As landscape architects we vow to create places that serve the higher
purpose of social and ecological justice for all peoples and all species. We
vow to create places that nourish our deepest needs for communion with
the natural world and with one another. We vow to serve the health and
well-being of all communities.
To fulfill these promises, we will work to strengthen and diversify our global
capacity as a profession. We will work to cultivate a bold culture of inclusive
leadership, advocacy and activism in our ranks. We will work to raise
awareness of landscape architecture’s vital contribution. We will work to
support research and champion new practices that result in design
innovation and policy transformation.
We pledge our services. We seek commitment and action from those who
share our concern.
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Francis.
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Lewiston, N.Y: Edwin Mellen.
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