Lyons Restoration

Project Details

The Lyons site was ranked fourth by the watershed group in its initial planning period. It was one of the highest contributors of AMD within the lower reaches of the watershed. The problems were caused by unvegetated coal refuse, open highwalls, acid pits and exposed spoil. Reclamation took place in 2005 and is now complete. The project was funded by the OEPA with administration by Crossroads RC&D. In the spring of 2006, tree seedlings and native grasses and wildflowers were planted on the newly reclaimed areas. A grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation made this possible. Lyons is located near Mineral City, in the South Western part of the watershed. The project was designed by ATC Associates $53,335 and constructed by Malcuit for $794,030.


Project Images
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Lyons Project from the air
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Lyons main drainage post construction
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Lyons main drainage pre construction, looking downstream
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Lyons Project, middle of site
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Steel slag ponds on Lyons Project
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Acidic pond and spoil on Lyons Project site, pre construction
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Lyons Project ground breaking
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Lyons main drainage pre construction

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Monthly Meeting

Our next Huff Run meeting will be January 17, 2012 at the Huff Run Office in Mineral City at 5:30pm. Join us. Please note that we will not have a December 2011 meeting.

Our Mission

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