Successful management of ecosystems containing historical mine wastes requires understanding of processes that are responsible for the distribution, concentration, and bioavailability of potentially toxic elements. U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists recently completed several investigations at historical mine sites in the western United States. These investigations have improved our understanding of how metals are mobilized from mineralized sources, are transported through the environment, and become available to humans and other biota. The new information is being used by Federal, State, and local agencies that manage and remediate abandoned mine lands.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Title | Understanding Metal Pathways in Mineralized Ecosystems |
| DOI | 10.3133/cir1317 |
| Authors | Laurie S. Balistrieri, Andrea L. Foster, Larry P. Gough, Floyd Gray, James J. Rytuba, Lisa L. Stillings |
| Publication Type | Report |
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Series Title | Circular |
| Series Number | 1317 |
| Index ID | cir1317 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Eastern Mineral and Environmental Resources Science Center; Geology DisciplineMineral Resources Program |
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