Provide teachers a week long field experience to improve their understanding of a variety of environmental and economic issues relating to coal extraction, preparation, transportation, and utilization. Also, to introduce ...

This week-long summer session offers teachers in grades 3-7 and earth science teachers a unique opportunity to learn about the coalfields in Virginia/central Appalachian region and the economic impact on the state/local/region ...

This report lists products of research and education activities concerning reforestation of mined lands conducted during the 2010-2011 fiscal year.

The Powell River Project mined land reforestation research and outreach program has developed prescriptions for re-establishing hardwood forests through reclamation that are being applied by many coal-mining firms to satisfy ...

This report provides an update on a newly established project that will contribute to the legacy of reforestation research at the Powell River Project and provide benefit to the larger Appalachian Coal Region. The overarching ...

Total dissolved solids (TDS) coming from surface coal mines are greatly impacting water quality in Appalachia. This study investigated whether vegetation could reduce TDS (specifically calcium, potassium, magnesium, sodium ...

This project contributes to the legacy of reforestation research at the Powell River Project and provides benefit to the larger Appalachian Coal Region. Dr. Brian Strahm has recently (2009) joined the faculty of the ...