ABSTRACT
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) provides a powerful set of tools to understand and communicate complex environmental problems. This paper discusses the development of a set of tools and procedures that combine GIS tools with other analyses to support the management of acid mine drainage and the development of appropriate, cost effective technical solutions for rectifying related water quality problems. The tools discussed can be used by regulators, mine operators, and community organizations to better understand the cumulative and interactive effects of a variety of sources of acid mine drainage and related water quality impacts.
