Mine pool discharge abatement and landslide remediation projects often rely on traditional solutions such as riprap channels and piped discharges. However, in sensitive environments like the New River Gorge, alternative approaches are increasingly required to meet environmental and regulatory expectations.
This session will explore the remediation of landslides and landslide-prone areas, stabilization of saturated slopes, and mine water abatement using natural stream design principles. The presentation will highlight how these methods can reduce or eliminate conventional engineered water-handling systems while meeting National Park Service (NPS) requirements and protecting downstream resources such as Wolf Creek.
Attendees will gain insight into design considerations, regulatory coordination, and real-world implementation strategies that can be applied to similar projects across West Virginia and the region.