Environmental impact of an opencast operation in the Forest of Dean, England

Journal Article · Sun Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1984 · J. Environ. Manage.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6401020

Addis, M C; Simmons, I G; Smart, P L

An inexpensive method of monitoring the water quality and quantity of the discharge from an opencast coal site in the United Kingdom during 1978-79 is described. The resultant data are discussed and their limitations evaluated. Nevertheless, it was possible to attribute impacts upon discharge and suspended sediment levels directly to opencast activities. The results were used to produce simple predictive models and to evaluate the effectiveness of current legislation in controlling adverse impacts of opencast coal working. The introduction of an Environmental Impact Assessment procedure is advocated. 31 references, 9 figures.

• Research Organization: College of St. Paul and St. Mary, Cheltenham, England
• OSTI ID: 6401020
• Journal Information: J. Environ. Manage.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Environ. Manage.; (United States) Vol. 19:1; ISSN JEVMA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

01 COAL, LIGNITE, AND PEAT
010900* -- Coal
Lignite
& Peat-- Environmental Aspects
29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290300 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Environment
Health
& Safety
294001 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Coal
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSPORT
EUROPE
FORECASTING
MASS TRANSFER
MINING
RUNOFF
SEDIMENTS
SURFACE MINING
UNITED KINGDOM
WATER QUALITY
WESTERN EUROPE