Publications and Awards:

Alexander, S., S. Busler, C. Denholm, T. Danehy, M. Dunn, 2002, A Preliminary Stream Assessment for Watershed Restoration. In: Proceedings 19th Annual Meeting American Society for Surface Mining and Reclamation.

Brenner, F., K. Kosick, S. Busler, C. Gardner, C. Tippie, 2002, Efficiency of a Scale Model Vertical Flow and Aerobic Wetland System in Treating Acid Mine Drainage. In: Proceedings 19th Annual Meeting American Society for Surface Mining and Reclamation.

Brenner, F. and S. Busler. 2002. Use of Passive Treatment Systems to Mitigate the Impact of Acid Mine Groundwater Discharges on Receiving Streams. In: Proceedings 19th Annual Meeting American Society for Surface Mining and Reclamation.

Brenner, F. and S. Busler. 2002. Efficiency of Passive Systems in Treating Mine Drainage and Stream Restoration. In: Annual Proceedings of the American Water Resources Association. Philadelphia, PA.

Busler, S., C. Cooper, T. Danehy, D. Peart, and M. Dunn, 2002, Visual Demonstration of Water Distribution Patterns in Vertical Flow Systems (abs.). In: Proceedings 19th Annual Meeting American Society for Surface Mining and Reclamation.

Danehy, T., R. Zick, F. Brenner, J. Chmielewski, M. Dunn, C. Cooper, 1999, Establishment of Vegetation in Constructed Wetlands Using Biosolids and Quarry Fines. Paper presented at 1999 National Association of Abandoned Mine Land Programs Conference.

Danehy, T., R. Zick, F. Brenner, J. Chmielewski, M. Dunn, C. Cooper, 2000, Establishment of Vegetation in Constructed Wetlands using Biosolids and Quarry Fines. In: Proceedings 17th Annual Meeting American Society for Surface Mining and Reclamation, p. 574-583.

Danehy, T., M. Enright, C. Cooper, J. Plesakov, and M. Dunn, 2000, Investigation of Biosolids and Limestone in a Pilot-Scale Vertical Flow Passive Treatment System (abs.). In: Proceedings 17th Annual Meeting American Society for Surface Mining and Reclamation, p. 160.

Danehy, T., T. Hilton, G. Watzlaf, F. Johnson, S. Busler, C. Denholm, M. Dunn, 2001, Advancement in Vertical Flow-Hybrid Passive Treatment Systems. In: Annual Proceedings 22nd West Virginia Surface Mine Drainage Task Force Symposium (electronic format).

Danehy, T., S. Busler, M. Enright, and M. Dunn, 2002, Use of Biosolids in the Passive Treatment of Abandoned Mine Drainage (abs.). In: Proceedings 20th Annual Meeting American Society for Surface Mining and Reclamation.

Danehy, T., S. Busler, T. Hilton, F. Johnson, R. Hedin, C. Denholm and M. Dunn, 2002, Multi-Component Passive Treatment System: A One-Year Case Study (abs.). In: Proceedings 19th Annual Meeting American Society for Surface Mining and Reclamation.

Danehy, T., T. Hilton, F. Johnson, S. Busler, T. Gillen, R. Bowman, C. Denholm, M. Dunn, 2002, Enhanced Flushing of Metal Particulates from Vertical Flow Ponds Using a Multi-Tiered Underdrain (abs.). In: Proceedings 19th Annual Meeting American Society for Surface Mining and Reclamation.

Danehy, T., T. Hilton, G. Watzlaf, F. Johnson, S. Busler, C. Denholm, M. Dunn, 2002, Vertical Flow Pond Piping System Design Considerations. In: Proceedings 19th Annual Meeting American Society for Surface Mining and Reclamation (electronic format).

Denholm, C., M. Dunn, T. Danehy, S. Busler, 2002, Public-Private Partnerships: An Efficient and Effective Means to Restore Abandoned Minelands in Western Pennsylvania. In: Proceedings 2002 Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration Conference (electronic format).

Denholm, C., S. Busler, T. Danehy, M. Dunn, 2002, SME Members and Partners Restore Pennsylvania Streams. Mining Engineering, Vol. 54 No. 7: p. 51-52.

Dunn, M., J. Plesakov, T. VanDyke, D. DeNicola, M. Stapleton, G. Watzlaf, C. Cooper, T. Danehy, and R. Hedin, 2000, Continuing Effectiveness of a Vertical Flow System in the Treatment of Dissolved Aluminum-Bearing Mine Drainage (abs.). In: Proceedings 17th Annual Meeting American Society for Surface Mining and Reclamation, p. 161.

Hendricks, A., N. Breeding, M. Dunn, G. Reushe, 1974, Quality of Groundwater in a Karst Carbonate Terrain in Western Virginia. New River Valley Planning District Commission, 82pp.

Hilton, T., et al, 1989, The Magic of Water Treatment. In: Annual Proceedings 9th West Virginia Surface Mine Drainage Task Force Symposium.

Hilton, T., 1993, Technical Information For Fighting Acid Mine Drainage. In: Annual Proceedings 14th West Virginia Surface Mine Drainage Task Force Symposium.

Hilton, T., Norman, R., 1997, Manganese Toxicity To Aquatic Animals. In: Annual Proceedings 18th West Virginia Surface Mine Drainage Task Force Symposium.

Hilton, T., Pettigrew, P., 1998, West Virginia's Manganese Protocol. In: Annual Proceedings 19th West Virginia Surface Mine Drainage Task Force Symposium.

Hilton, T., McLusky, R., Moran, T., 1999, Evaluation of Mine Drainage Liability During Preaquisition Site Assessments. In: Annual Proceedings 20th West Virginia Surface Mine Drainage Task Force Symposium.

Kefeli, V., Fabricated Soils: An Example for Scientific Contributions by a Public-Private Partnership Effort. In: Proceedings 2002 Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration Conference (electronic format).

Kefeli, V., 2002, Fabricated Soils for Landscape Restoration (abs.). In: Proceedings 19th Annual Meeting American Society for Surface Mining and Reclamation.

Speer, J.A. and M.L. Hensley-Dunn, 1976, Strontianite Composition and Physical Properties: American Mineralogist, Vol. 61, p.1001-1004.

Taylor, W., J. Albert, D. Johnson, J. First, C. Vild, J. Shankel, T. Danehy, M. Dunn, 2000, Jennings Vertical Flow System Environmental Education & Interpretation Effort. Poster presented at 17th Annual Meeting American Society for Surface Mining and Reclamation.

Taylor, W., M. Dunn, S. Busler, 2001, Accepting the Challenge: A Primer about the History, Cause, and Solutions to Abandoned Mine Drainage. A Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition Publication, 79pp.

Taylor, W., D. Johnson, M. Dunn, J. Belgraden, 2002, A Public-Private Partnership Success Story: Treating Abandoned Mine Drainage at Jennings Environmental Education Center. In: Proceedings 2002 Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration Conference (electronic format).

Watzlaf, G., C. Kairies, K. Schroeder, T. Danehy, R. Beam, 2002, Quantitative Results from the Flushing of Four Reducing and Alkalinity-Producing Systems. In: Annual Proceedings 23rd West Virginia Surface Mine Drainage Task Force Symposium, p. 87 - 97.

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EIS members have been recognized for their work by a number of organizations and agencies. A selection of these recognitions is listed below.

• 1998 C D S Associates, Inc. recipient of the Three Rivers Environmental Award for Planning, Design and Development of passive treatment technology

• 1998 recipient of proclamation from the Pennsylvania State Senate (Sponsor: Senator Mary Jo White) for volunteer effort in the development of partnerships and public outreach programs relating to abandoned mine reclamation

• 1998 acceptance of the Jennings Water Quality Improvement Coalition's award for their contributions to passive treatment at the Jennings Environmental Education Center from the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

• 1999 nomination for "Environmental Conservation Distinguished Service Award", American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers

• 1999 nomination for "Public Outreach Award", Interstate Mining Compact Commission

• 1999 acceptance of the Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition's Three Rivers Environmental Award for Community Organization

• 2000 recipient of the "Environmental Conservation Distinguished Service Award", American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers

• 2000 recipient of a "Letter of Appreciation" for unwavering commitment to human and natural resources, from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Tom Ridge, Governor

• 2000 acceptance of the Jennings Water Quality Improvement Coalition's Volunteer Group Award presented by the Pennsylvania Recreational Park Society

• 2000 Governor's Environmental Excellence Award to Jennings Environmental Education Center

• 2001 Governor's Watershed Stewardship Award to Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition

• 2001 Certificate of Appreciation to Aquascape and Stream Restoration Inc. from the Butler County Juvenile Court Services

• 2001 Citation to the Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives (Sponsor Daryl Metcalfe) recognizing outstanding community organizations and commitment to the environment

• 2001 Congratulations to the Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition from the Pennsylvania Senate (Sponsor Jane Orie) upon receiving the Governor's Environmental Excellence Award

• 2002 Governor's Environmental Excellence Award to Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition

• 2002 Citation to the Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives (Sponsor Daryl Metcalfe) congratulating upon receiving the Governor's Environmental Excellence Award and recognizing their efforts

• 2002 Congratulations to the Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition from the Pennsylvania Senate (Sponsor Jane Orie) upon receiving the Governor's Environmental Excellence Award

• 2002 Finalist for the Butler Outdoor Club Outstanding Outdoor Award to the Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition

• 2002 "Reclamationist of the Year" Award from the American Society of Mining and Reclamation

• 2003 Semifinalist "Leadership for a Changing World", Advocacy Institute