When Riprap Fails: Copper Mine Reclamation in Murdochville, Quebec

23 November 2011 by SmartDitch

In 2002, a copper mine in Murdochville, Quebec, was closed after 40 years of service. Then, the mining company began the process of rehabilitation of the areas surrounding the mine. A key concern was controlling erosion and minimizing contact water runoff during rainfall and snowmelt conditions to reduce the volume of water requiring treatment.

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