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Final Results for the Morenci Tailings Experimental Reclamation Plots

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Date Published: 
2011
Authors: 
F. M. Steward
J. M. Keller
M. M. Buchanan
Michael A. Milczarek
W. B. Ward

Experimental monolayer evapotranspiration cover systems were installed in 1997-98 over mine tailings at the Morenci mine in the semi-arid southwestern United States. Test plots were constructed on the tailings dam sideslope to examine effects of cover treatments on vegetation and net infiltration flux into the tailings.

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Milczarek, M.A., F.M. Steward, W.B. Word, M.M. Buchanan, and J.M. Keller. 2011. Final results for the Morenci tailings experimental reclamation plots. Paper presented at the Conference: VI International Seminar on Mine Closure, Lake Louise, Canada.

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