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Bliss Bank Mine Reclamation

November 15, 2018

Decades ago, the Blue Coal Corporation used Bliss Bank to store mine waste. After the area was abandoned, it sat idle for years, a toxic eyesore of piled mine waste and pools of stagnant water. The neglected site was a hotbed for illegal activity, including trash dumping and ATV trespassing. Runoff from the site also […]

Project Type: Restore Damaged Land | Region: Northeast

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