Superfund Research Program

Revegetation of Mining Wastes in Arid and Semiarid Environments: Plant-Microbe-Metal Interactions and Fertility Island Effects

Project Leader: Raina M. Maier
Co-Investigators: Jon Chorover, Julie W. Neilson, Francisco E. Molina-Freaner (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México), Mark D. Barton
Grant Number: P42ES004940
Funding Period: 2005-2020

Project-Specific Links

Hazardous Waste Sites with On-Going Research

No projects at this time.

Hazardous Waste Sites with Completed Research

Iron King Mine and Humboldt Smelter - Dewey-Humboldt, Arizona

• Project: University of Arizona: Revegetation of Mining Wastes in Arid and Semiarid Environments: Plant-Microbe-Metal Interactions and Fertility Island Effects
  Project Investigator: Raina M Maier
  Research Types: Bench scale application of a new remediation technology, Collection of samples for off-site analysis, Ecology study, Field test of a new remediation, Research Translation
  Research/Outreach: Completed

Klondyke Tailings, WQARF site - Willcox, Arizona

• Project: University of Arizona: Revegetation of Mining Wastes in Arid and Semiarid Environments: Plant-Microbe-Metal Interactions and Fertility Island Effects
  Project Investigator: Raina M Maier
  Research Types: Bench scale application of a new remediation technology, Collection of samples for off-site analysis, Ecology study, Field test of a new remediation, Research Translation
  Research/Outreach: Completed

Nacozari Mining Site - Nacozari, Sonora

• Project: University of Arizona: Revegetation of Mining Wastes in Arid and Semiarid Environments: Plant-Microbe-Metal Interactions and Fertility Island Effects
  Project Investigator: Raina M Maier
  Research Types: Bench scale application of a new remediation technology, Collection of samples for off-site analysis, Outreach or Community Engagement, Research Translation
  Research/Outreach: Completed

San Pedro River Mine Tailings Site, AZ (Bureau of Land management) - Arizona

• Project: University of Arizona: Revegetation of Mining Wastes in Arid and Semiarid Environments: Plant-Microbe-Metal Interactions and Fertility Island Effects
  Project Investigator: Raina M Maier
  Research Types: Application of a new remediation technology as part of the remediation strategy, Collection of samples for off-site analysis, Ecology study, Field test of a new remediation, Research Translation
  Research/Outreach: Completed