Stabilizing and reducing risk through collaboration and creative solutions

WSB’s mine reclamation experts bring decades of knowledge in the complex challenges of abandoned mine lands. We create client-tailored solutions that integrate advanced remediation techniques, risk assessment, and water management strategies to restore impacted sites. Through close collaboration with clients, regulators, and stakeholders, WSB develops sustainable and science-based approaches that protect environmental resources, reduce risk, and create lasting value for communities and future generations.

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Our experts specialize in

CERCLA Investigations, Design, and Remediation

Our team diligently supports each step involved with Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, & Liability Act (CERCLA) investigations, design, and remediation activities.

Removal Action Oversight

We perform monitoring, review, and management of removal actions to address risks to human health and the environment.

Reclamation and Habitat Restoration

Restoring natural environments to stabilize and reclaim mine-impacted areas.

Legacy and Abandoned Mine Sites

Our experts have years of experience with site assessment, risk evaluation, remedial action, and closure.

Acid Mine Drainage Abatement

We work to identify, control, treat, and prevent the discharge of mining-contaminated water, meticulously following applicable regulations.

Evaluation of Existing AMD Treatment Systems

From investigating issues to prioritizing repairs and upgrades, we work with clients to develop creative & tailored solutions to reduce the risk from AMD.

Subsidence Assessment and Mitigation

With the goal of protecting human health and environments from subsidence impacts, we identify and reduce risks associated with inactive mining operations.

Physical Hazards Mitigation

We cover all phases of physical hazards mitigation to eliminate, reduce, or control the risks associated with abandoned mine lands, features, and related infrastructure.

Waste Consolidation and Repositories

Our experts bring experience with each step involved in waste and contaminant relocation, helping clients to reach measurable reclamation goals.

Guiding proven solutions for mining-impacted sites

At WSB, our approach is centered on collaboration and partnership. We work closely with stakeholders to ensure all perspectives, concerns, and project objectives are understood and addressed throughout the reclamation process. By fostering open communication and engagement, we deliver solutions that align with both regulatory requirements and client goals.

Our tailored reclamation strategies integrate advanced environmental response and remediation techniques with comprehensive risk assessments and effective water management solutions. This multifaceted approach enables us to address complex environmental challenges, mitigate potential risks, and deliver sustainable outcomes that meet the unique needs of each project.

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EPA / USFS – Barker Hughesville Mining District Superfund Site

WSB is supporting investigation efforts at the Barker Hughesville Mining District (BHMD) Superfund Site in west-central Montana, where historic mining activities have resulted in the presence of arsenic and heavy metals across soils, sediments, groundwater and surface water.

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