Investigation of Natural Wetlands Near Abandoned Mines
Principal Investigator: Dr. Chris Gammons
cgammons@mtech.edu
The objectives for this project included the following: (1) to investigate
the geochemistry, hydrology and biology of natural wetlands at two
remote locations, both of which are proximal to metal-rich tailings,
and (2) to determine how and to what extent metals are attenuated
in these wetlands. Sites selected for the project were the Copper
Gulch wetland (near Jefferson City, MT.) and the Fisher Creek wetland
(near Cooke City, MT.). Metal analysis of soil, surface water, and
ground water samples were conducted at both sites on a seasonal
basis for approximately a one year period. The results of this study
showed that natural wetlands can attenuate metals, given sufficient
residence time.
MWTP Activity IV, Project 18
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