Report - Fluvial tailings deposits stored in the floodplain of the upper Arkansas River represent a potential nonpoint source of contamination to surface and ground waters. The U.S. Geological Survey has been cooperating with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to monitor a lowcost, insitu remediation technique for the deposits.
This tool links to a variety of project assessments and restoration projects, showing the USGS capabilities and expertise with site characterization, injury, determination and restoration in the event of environmental contamination at mine sites.