Mineral-Zoar Road Reclamation

Project Details

The Mineral-Zoar Road Reclamation Project is the first reverse alkaline producing system (RAPS) in the state of Ohio. The project has removed all acidity and a great deal of acid mine drainage from two coal mines. The project has also decreased flooding in the direct vicinity. This project is located just north of Mineral City on both sides of Mineral Zoar Road. An Office of Surface Mining grant administered by Crossroads RC&D as well as match from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources funded construction which was completed in 2009.


Project Images
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Site of future RAPS
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Downstream site of future wetland
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Site of mine entry, preconstruction
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Aerobic wetland - post construction
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Post construction - former mine entry site with mine drain
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Post construction - anaerobic wetland
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Post construction - RAPS on left with aerobic wetland

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Monthly Meeting

Our next Huff Run meeting will be September 21, 2010 at the the Huff Run office at 8728 North High Street in Mineral City at 5:30pm. Join us.

Our Mission

To restore the Huff Run Watershed by improving water quality and enhancing wildlife habitat through community support and involvement.