In partnership with the National Technical Training Program, the Western PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation and the Eastern PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation will host a Passive Acid Mine Drainage Treatment Course at the Ramada Inn and Conference Center in State College on September 17-19.

Taught by official NTTP instructors, the Passive Treatment Course is recommended for all persons developing, designing, reviewing, or evaluating mine drainage passive treatment systems and for those who will be preparing grant applications related to AMD treatment.

This is the same training offered to all new hires at the Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation. 

The Course will provide information on how to evaluate the characteristics of coal mine drainage and guide the selection and application of various passive treatment technologies.  

Using real-world case studies and a full-day field trip, participants will learn how to collect baseline data, understand stream restoration goals and how to apply passive treatment to reach those goals, and evaluate successes, failures, and limitations of passive treatment. 

Registration Priorities

Registration is limited to 23 participants and registration closes on July 30. 

Conservation District and PA Association of Conservation Districts staff will be prioritized.  Watershed group representatives may register for remaining seats.

Click Here to register and for more information.

Preparation

Prior to attending this course, it is recommended you become familiar with AMDTreat by watching the AMDTreat tutorials.  Registrants will get the new AMDTreat 6 Software featured in the tutorials. 

The National Technical Training Program has provided education to Federal, State, and Tribal personnel who are involved in the implementation of the Surface Mine Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) since 1985. 

The training offered includes aquatic biology, geology, engineering, hydrology, permitting, reclamation, and enforcement, and much more.

(Courtesy: Western PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation Abandoned Mine Posts.  Send an email to: anne@wpcamr.org to sign up.)

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[Posted: July 16, 2024]

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