{"id":1694,"date":"2015-04-01T17:02:14","date_gmt":"2015-04-01T17:02:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/learn.uppersouthplatte.org\/?page_id=1694"},"modified":"2015-04-01T17:02:14","modified_gmt":"2015-04-01T17:02:14","slug":"mining-module-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uppersouthplatte.org\/learn\/mining-module-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Mining Module – Students"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome Students!\"mine\"<\/p>\n

Mining has a long and rich history in Park County and surrounding areas. This economic driver enticed many to settle in South Park, establishing towns and providing a livelihood for numerous workers. Mining is notable for its historic significance and continued contributions to important industries, but it has not left the land unscathed. Environmental degradation from historic and current mining operations continues to be a concern. Mining is not a vestige of the past; its relevance lives on as it continues to impact our lives.<\/p>\n

This module will guide you in an exploration of mining as it relates to your local communities and environment. After an introductory presentation providing an overview of mining and its significance in South Park, you will begin a group research project delving into the history and social aspects of mining, surface mining, underground mining, and milling and processing. You will also get hands-on experience understanding how mining practices can affect water quality through a lab exploring acid mine drainage and dissolved oxygen. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Learning about the past and present of mining is important for understanding the roots of your community and how mining can impact areas, both positively and negatively. CUSP\u2019s work throughout the Upper South Platte Watershed, which encompasses South Park, to address water quality and ecological health has long had a focus on understanding and mitigating mining impacts. After completing this module, you will have an opportunity to come out with CUSP to explore this topic further during a mining service-learning project.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Sincerely,<\/p>\n

The Coalition for the Upper South Platte<\/p>\n

http:\/\/cusp.ws<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Support for the creation of this module was generously provided by the\u00a0South Park National Heritage Area<\/a>.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n

 <\/p>\n

STUDENT INFORMATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

This module will guide you\u00a0in an exploration of mining as it relates to your\u00a0local community and environment.<\/p>\n

Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n