Eastern Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation
Mission:
EPCAMR works on a regional level with County Conservation Districts, community watershed organizations, local governments, State and Federal Agencies, Universities, and Schools to educate and inform the public about ways in which they can become involved in local efforts to reclaim abandoned mine lands and to restore their community watersheds impacted by abandoned mine drainage
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geologist
04/24/13
This organization has been a leader in environmental education of our children and citizens related to the legacy of coal mining in the northern and southern fields. This organization has been active in assisting with grants to aid in the characterization, monitoring, and design of remediation ...
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bearcreekcommunitycharterschool
04/03/10
EPCAMR presented a program for our youth group on the effects of anthracite mining in Northeastern Pennsylvania, including mine drainage. The program concluded with a discussion on how the iron oxide can be adapted to modern uses, such as deck stain, etc. The kids then made chalk, which they ...
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