West Branch Susquehanna Subbasin and Remediation Strategy: Background, Data Assessment and Method Development

摘要

Despite the enormous legacy of pollution from abandoned mine drainage (AMD) in the West Branch Susquehanna Subbasin, there has been mounting support and enthusiasm for a fully restored watershed. Under the leadership of Governor Edward G. Rendell and with support from Trout Unlimited, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Kathleen McGinty established the West Branch Susquehanna River Task Force (Task Force) in 2004. The goal of the Task Force is to assist and advise the department and its partners as they work toward the long term goal to remediate the region's AMD.