Schuylkill County Projects Receive $8.1 Million to Reclaim Abandoned Mine Lands and Restore Waterways

Two projects in Schuylkill County aimed at reclaiming abandoned mine lands and improving water quality have been awarded nearly $8.1 million in state funding, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Reps. JoAnne Stehr (R-107), Tim Twardzik (R-123), and Jamie Barton (R-124).

Argall, Twardzik Visit Branchdale Mine Reclamation Project

State Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) visited the site of an ongoing abandoned mine land reclamation project near Branchdale on Friday, highlighting ongoing efforts to repair damage left behind by historic coal mining.