ABSTRACT
The Rocky Mountain Regional Hazardous Substance Research Center (RMRHSRC) for remediation of mine waste sites has recently been formed. The RMRHSRC is funded by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), represents EPA Region 8 states, and consists of a consortium of participants from Colorado State University, Colorado School of Mines, and several academic and non-academic participants from other regions of the U. S and Canada. The research goal of the RMRHSRC is to develop new and improve existing methods or technologies for remediation of mine waste sites that are cost effective and lead to clean ups that are protective of human health and the environment. Also, the activities of the RMRHSRC include training, technology transfer and outreach programs that will focus on the development of new technologies. These outreach programs will provide educational information to allow communities to make informed decisions concerning environmental contamination, and will provide technical assistance to communities and other stakeholders with an ultimate goal of redeveloping brownfields sites.
