Eco Reclamation Directory Page 1

CEMEX

Project: Reclaim land around and in the El Carmen Reserve. Company: CEMEX commissioned the project after mining sand and gravel in the area. Location: CEMEX’s corporate headquarters resides in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Mexico with additional international plants in California, Colorado, Buenos Aires, Dhaka, and Taipei. This reclamation project took place in Coahuila, Mexico. Overview: CEMEX created a plan to protect the environment and restore the ecosystem in Coahuila, Mexico. The plan successfully transformed the land into a flora and fauna protection reserve. The El Carmen reserve also serves as a protected ecosystem for many different plants and animals indigenous to the area. Additional Environmental Resources: CEMEX USA and Air Quality, CEMEX Egypt and Environmental Safely , CEMEX and the Environmental Protection Agency , CEMEX and California, CEMEX USA and Environmental Excellence Award, CEMEX and Environmental Global Achievement Award

Project: Reclaim wetlands around the Fairborn, Ohio Cement Plant. Company: http://www.cemexusa.com"> CEMEX USA, more specifically CEMEX in Ohio, commissioned the project. Location: CEMEX USA’s headquarters reside in Houston, Texas with multiple plants throughout the USA. The reclamation project took place in Ohio. Overview: The CEMEX USA plant in Ohio reclaimed 200 acres of land that was previously mined for limestone. The project involved restoration of a wetland, landscaping, species protection, and the demolition of an old building used for fill around the area. Additional Environmental Resources: CEMEX and the Environmental Protection Agency , CEMEX and California , CEMEX and Air Quality, CEMEX and Environmental Solution , CEMEX and Environmental Commitments, CEMEX and Environmental Excellence

RIO TINTO

Project: Reclaim land that effects streams in Tennessee around a Kennecott Energy coal mine. Company: Kennecott Energy Company, a subsidiary of Rio Tinto. Location: http://www.answers.com/topic/kennecott-corporation"> Kennecott Energy Company is located in London, England. Rio Tinto’s headquarters reside in Melbourne, Australia, and the reclamation project took place in Central Tennessee. Overview: Rio Tinto and its subsidiary, Kennecott Energy Company, partnered with the Department of Environment and Conservation, and the Department of Agriculture to reduce water pollution around Sequatchie Valley Coal Mine. Rio Tinto and Kennecott used a improvement plan developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Additional Environmental Resources: Kennecott and Sustainable Development , Rio Tinto and the Environment, Rio Tinto and Biodiversity , Rio Tinto and Education , Rio Tinto and the Aurora Project

Project: Reclaim portions of land surrounding the a borax open mine pit, and reduce emission and pollution caused by mining equipment Company: Rio Tinto Borax Location: Rio Tinto Borax’s corporate offices reside in Boron, California. Overview: Rio Tinto Borax owns and operates the largest open pit mine, located in California. In an effort to improve the site and reduce pollution to the area around the mine, Rio Tinto implemented a reclamation project. The project recreated a wildlife habitat as well as preserved native plant species. The plan also minimized pollution in top water, and cut down on fuel and electricity use. Additional Environmental Information: Rio Tinto Borax and the State of California, Rio Tinto Borax and Education , Rio Tinto and Sustainable Development , Rio Tinto and Borax Sustainable Development Project , Rio Tinto and the Earthwatch Institute

USDA Forest Service

Project: Ore Hill Mine Reclamation Project will access sources of acid mine drainage and create a treatment. Organization: The USDA Forrest Service in the White Mountain National Forest lead the reclamation process Location: The Eco Reclamation Site is near the town of Warren in Grafton County, New Hampshire. Overview: The project will address acid mine drainage that is affecting several miles of Ore Hill Brook. The acid mine drainage affects surface water quality, and aquatic habitat. The U.S. Forest Service will access the source and excavate the affected area. Additionally, they will lower pH levels and the high concentration of environmentally hazardous metals in the water. Additional Environmental Information: CERCLA , Forest Management Projects, USDA and Ecosystem management

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Project: The reclamation project will reduce hazardous materials released from the Silver Crescent Mine or Moon Creek. Location: The reclamation project is located near Kellogg, Idaho in Shoshone County. Organization: The Silver Crescent Mine project is sponsored by the U.S department of Agriculture, and the Forest Service in partnership with the U.S. Bureau of Mines, Ridolfi Engineers, and Environmental Reclamation, Inc. Overview: The abandoned Silver Crescent Mine releases hazardous metals near residential areas and into Moon Creek. The project reduced the amount of lead, zinc, copper, mercury, and arsenic that flowed into the creek, which will help restore cutthroat trout habitat. The site also created a healthy environment for residents and activities on Forest Service land. Additional Environmental Information: Ecosystem Restoration , Abandoned Mine Site, Characterization and Clean Up Handbook , U.S. bureau of Reclamation , Mine land Restoration

Earthwork

Project: The Alcoa AML Project started to reclaim an abandoned surface lignite mine Orginization: The reclamation project commenced under the guidance of Earthwork. Location: Earthwork is located in Washington D.C. The reclamation project resides 7 mile south of Rockdale, Texas in Milam County Overview: The goal of the project consisted of taking abandoned mine soil and spreading it out over 1,100 acres of land, filling several pits. The project also redesigned the land making it more susceptible to revegetation. Additional Environmental Information: Mining, Drilling, and Digging , Surface Mining & Reclamation in Texas , Reclamation Awards for Strip Mining Companies , Abandon Mine Land Reclamation Plan