Iowa Launches $4.9M Project to Reclaim 150 Acres of Abandoned Coal Mines

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The Iowa Department of Agriculture has started a reclamation initiative aimed at the environmental problems left by abandoned coal mines. The effort covers roughly 150 acres spread across Mahaska and Marion counties. Its goals include improving water quality and restoring soil health on the affected land. Earlier reclamation work in the state has already produced noticeable gains for local ecosystems. The project is intended to return these damaged landscapes to a condition suitable for long-term use.

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