ABSTRACT
This study focuses on surface water and sediment transport, with an emphasis on the fate and transport of metals in rivers from mining wastes. The main thrust of this project is to: 1) develop a predictive scientific methodology for watershed rehabilitation strategies and Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) that address both point and diffuse sources of metal pollution; and 2) improve and develop computer modeling tools for the simulation of point-source and non-point source metals and fine sediment contamination in surface waters. The ultimate goal of the research is to improve our mechanistic understanding of the interaction between heavy metals and fine sediment.
