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Abandoned Mine Land Services
BURLESON'Sstaff has extensive experience performing environmental characterization and remediation at abandoned mine lands. Projects have been conducted under Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and California Water Code provisions. Burleson staff has specialized experience in addressing the unique regulatory and technical issues encountered at abandoned mine lands.
Mine History
Burleson staff has researched the history and development of ore deposits at specific mine sites to better document site features and support identification of the next steps necessary to meet client objectives. After the site history is understood, the site is inspected and mapped to identify potential areas that could contain mine wastes, or chemicals posing a threat to human health or the environment. Samples are then collected to assess mine related features, background chemistry, potential site risks, water quality threats, and remediation strategies.
AML Site Investigation
Burleson's strategy is to develop a conceptual site model (CSM) and then data quality objectives (DQO) to ensure that the information necessary to meet client objectives is collected. The CSM and strategy are reevaluated each time new information is obtained.
Burleson staff has used CSM and DQO tools at complex abandoned mine sites to design investigations that resulted in the information needed to remediate the site. Burleson staff has evaluated groundwater and mine waste geochemical characteristics to differentiate site related and background impacts which provided significant constraints on site management strategies.
Water Quality
Burleson staff has negotiated acceptance of a mixing zone with California Regional Water Quality Control Board (CRWQCB) staff at the point of discharge of mine drainage to the receiving waters.
Mercury Associated with Mines
Burleson staff has significant experience assessing and remediating mercury mines in the California Coast Ranges and hydraulic gold mines in the Sierra Nevada Foothills.
At the Empire Mine State Historic Park, Burleson scientists completed storm water monitoring reports and conducted biological and archaeological monitoring of construction activities to remediate the Red Dirt pile.
We believe it is crucial to involve engineers, geologists, risk assessors, and regulatory specialists during all stages of an environmental investigation and remediation project. Our comprehensive approach and extensive experience remediating environmental contamination make us an ideal firm to solve your environmental problems.
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