To learn more about AMD contact the appropriate state, local or federal agency, conduct your own Internet research using your preferred web browser, or visit your local library.
- Costen, J. and Hornberger M., 1995. Water Wizardry: A teacher’s guide to classroom activities and demonstrations about water pollution and remediation. US Geological Survey, Menlo Park, CA (To order contact: Michelle I. Hornberger, 345 Middlefield Rd., MS 465, Menlo Park, CA 94025)
- Gartrell, J.E. et al. 1992. Earth – The Water Planet: National Science Teachers Association. (To order: US Geological Survey, MS 950, Reston, VA 20192)
- Robbins, E.I. and Hayes, M. 1997. What’s red in the water? What’s black on the rocks? What’s the oil on the surface?
- Schrock, J.R. 1993. Surface mining of coal: The Kansas School Naturalist, Vol. 4, No. 1, Emporia State University, 1200 Commercial St., Emporia, KS 66801-5087
- Sly, C. 1990. Water wisdom: A curriculum for grades four – eight: Publication of the Alameda County Office of Education. (To order: US Geological Survey Library, MS 950, Reston, VA 20192)
- The properties of water; From Wikipedia
- Zielinski E.J. 1995. Acid Mine Drainage in Pennsylvania, K-12 Awareness Activities: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources, Bureau of Land and Water Conservation
Additional Web Resources
- Abandoned Mine Reclamation Clearinghouse
- AMD and Art
- International Network for Acid Prevention (INAP)
- Passive treatment methods for acid water in Pennsylvania
- Passive treatment to restore water quality in the West Fork (Lamberts Run success story)
- West Virginia Geology (WVGIS)
- Overview of AMD treatment with chemicals
- WVDEP Envirofacts: Acid Mine Drainage
- WVDEP Envirofacts: Mountaintop Mining
- WVDEP Division of Mining and Reclamation
- WVDEP Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation
- Introduction to acid mine drainage - WV Save Our Streams slide show