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
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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