Summary #
Project Gob Pile was a study that created a statewide model for prioritizing and removing coal refuse piles in Pennsylvania. Produced by the Western Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation (WPCAMR) with Growing Greener funding, the project includes a database, sensitivity analysis, funding matrix, and county map of gob pile locations.
Project Gob Pile was generated by the need to create statewide working model leading to the removal of coal refuse piles that harm Pennsylvania’s environment and quality of life. The mission was to provide a practical and easily understood tool for public and private organizations and individuals working on reclamation and reuse of pile/bank sites. The model includes suggested procedures, equipment, personnel considerations, funding sources, and evaluation and ranking criteria.
- Final Project Report
- Database (see note below)
- Sensitivity Analysis Report
- County Map with Gob Piles
- Funding Matrix
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This project is a product of the
Western Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation
(724) 832-3625, http://www.wpcamr.org/
The study was supported by a Growing Greener grant with funding from
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA 104-30)
- Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP ME350098)
Click here to get more information about coal refuse piles.
Related Pages #
- Coal Refuse Piles — Background on coal refuse
- CFB Reactor Power Plants — Removing waste coal through combustion
- Remining — Another approach to refuse pile reclamation
Source and Last Reviewed #
Source: AMR Clearinghouse (amrclearinghouse.org). Migrated to AML-Connect. Last Reviewed: 2026-03-13.
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