Abandoned Mine Drainage
Mining is arguably the backbone of our nation’s economy. Since the early days of pioneer settlement mining has provided a way of life not just for miners and their families but also for a nation dependent on mineral extraction. Despite its valuable economic significance mining is also responsible for devastating impacts to America’s fisheries and is one of this country’s most detrimental environmental trespasses.
More about historical coal mining
More about historical coal mining
History of Mining in the West Branch Susquehanna
According to Captain Thomas Hutchins, 1760 is the earliest record of bituminous coal mining in Pennsylvania. At that time, a mine was opened on the Monongahela River opposite Fort Pitt, now Pittsburgh (Sisler, 1926).
In the West Branch Susquehanna Subbasin, historical records indicate that in November 1785, Samuel Boyd initiated the idea of furnishing coal to the eastern markets. He purchased a tract of land along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River about three miles upstream of Chincleclenoose, now the Borough of Clearfield (Sisler, 1926).
More about mining in the West Branch Susquehanna Watershed
In the West Branch Susquehanna Subbasin, historical records indicate that in November 1785, Samuel Boyd initiated the idea of furnishing coal to the eastern markets. He purchased a tract of land along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River about three miles upstream of Chincleclenoose, now the Borough of Clearfield (Sisler, 1926).
More about mining in the West Branch Susquehanna Watershed
