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Category : Coal mines and mining
Languages : en
Pages : 48
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Citizen's Guide to Coal Mining and Reclamation in Illinois
Author: Publisher:
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Category : Coal mines and mining
Languages : en
Pages : 48
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Quail Lakes and Coal
Author: Doug OberhelmanPublisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1481709992
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
There's no way to guess Quail Lakes was a surface mine. Aside from two deep lakes, there's no evidence that massive earthmoving machines once rumbled across these rolling 1,200 acres of Illinois farmland, lakes, wetlands, and native prairie plants. But the same Quail Lakes that today is home to endangered bird species and hundreds of other wild creatures was a coal mine — a surface mine with pits as deep as 75 feet. Despite what you have heard about about surface mining, Quail Lakes points to something very different. The Quail Lakes you will read about in this book is a microcosm of the realistic and responsible use of land that is possible today. The same property that has yielded crops to feed generations of farmers and livestock also provided coal to generate electricity for homes and businesses. And miners did not leave the land worn out. To the contrary. Thanks to federal mine reclamation laws and passionate stewardship by owners Doug and Diane Oberhelman, the farm fields once again yield bumper crops. Wildlife abounds. And the grasslands and lakes offer wonderful opportunities for fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, swimming, wildlife watching, stargazing, and anything else you can dream of doing in a place where wild animals roam and stars shine bright.
Citizen's Guide to Coal Mining and Reclamation in Indiana
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Category : Coal mines and mining
Languages : en
Pages : 44
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Reckoning at Eagle Creek
Author: Jeff BiggersPublisher: Bold Type Books
ISBN: 1568586183
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Cultural historian Jeff Biggers takes us to the dark amphitheatre ruins of his family's nearly 200-year-old hillside homestead that has been strip-mined on the edge of the first federally recognized Wilderness Site in southern Illinois. In doing so, he not only comes to grips with his own denied backwoods heritage, but also chronicles a dark and missing chapter in the American experience: the historical nightmare of coal outside of Appalachia, serving as an expos' of a secret legacy of shame and resiliency.
The Natural Resources of Illinois
Author: R. Dan NeelyPublisher:
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Category : Illinois
Languages : en
Pages : 228
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Illinois Documents List
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Category : State government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 254
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Fossil Energy Update
Author: Publications of the State of Illinois
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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 228
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Introductory Mining Engineering
Author: Howard L. HartmanPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 9780471348511
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 586
Book Description
An introductory text and reference on mining engineering highlighting the latest in mining technology Introductory Mining Engineering outlines the role of the mining engineer throughout the life of a mine, including prospecting for the deposit, determining the site's value, developing the mine, extracting the mineral values, and reclaiming the land afterward. This Second Edition is written with a focus on sustainability-managing land to meet the economic and environmental needs of the present while enhancing its ability to also meet the needs of future generations. Coverage includes aboveground and underground methods of mining for a wide range of substances, including metals, nonmetals, and fuels. Completely up to date, this book presents the latest information on such technologies as remote sensing, GPS, geophysical surveying, and mineral deposit evaluation, as well as continuous integrated mining operations and autonomous trucks. Also included is new information on landscape restoration, regional planning, wetlands protection, subsidence mitigation, and much more. New chapters include coverage of: * Environmental responsibilities * Regulations * Health and safety issues Generously supplemented with more than 200 photographs, drawings, and tables, Introductory Mining Engineering, Second Edition is an indispensable book for mining engineering students and a comprehensive reference for professionals.
Environmental Regulation of Coal Mining
Author: James M. McElfishPublisher: Environmental Law Institute
ISBN: 9780911937350
Category : Coal mines and mining
Languages : en
Pages : 304
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