Tag: reclamation

Former Stoneco quarry donated to conservation organization

January 19, 2016 By

Stoneco donated a 262-acre former sand-and-gravel quarry near Ann Arbor, Mich., to Ducks Unlimited to support wildlife conservation […]

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Vulcan quarry transforms to natural environment

September 28, 2015 By

Few hiking trails pass through active quarry sites. Yet, a hiking trail that stretches about half a mile […]

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Former mining site takes on unique new life

July 20, 2015 By

Golf courses. Parks. Residential communities. These are a few of the things former aggregate sites and other mines […]

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Reclamation plan to turn quarry into giant water reservoir

July 6, 2015 By

The Bellwood Quarry, a 100-year-old granite quarry in Atlanta, has generated a lot of talk in Georgia lately. […]

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Parks and recreation

March 1, 2015 By

When visiting an aggregates operation, I’m always fascinated to hear what plans the owners and managers have for […]

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OSSGA recognizes reclamation project with its highest honor

September 24, 2014 By

The Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (OSSGA) issued its Bronze Plaque to the Wildwood Pit within the […]

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Lafarge still active in enriching former quarry site

May 31, 2013 By

Lafarge donated $23,000 to support and grow a volunteer program that is currently active making one of its […]

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