Presenter: Mark Lund PhD
Mine Pit Lakes Ecology, Inland Aquatic System Restoration and Management

Mine Water and Environment Research Centre. Edith Cowan University, Australia

Pit lakes are bodies of water that have formed in abandoned mine pits or quarries. They can be found all over the world and can vary significantly in size and depth. Some pit lakes are relatively shallow and small, while others are very deep and cover a large area.

Pit lakes can form in a variety of different types of mines, including coal mines, metal mines, and aggregate (stone and gravel) quarries. These unique bodies of water can provide habitat for a variety of plant and animal species, including fish, birds, and amphibians. While pit lakes can sometimes be used for recreational activities such as swimming, boating, and fishing, they can also pose environmental and safety hazards due to the presence of pollutants and unstable structures. As a result, effective pit lake management is important to protect the environment and public health, while also promoting the responsible use and enjoyment of these bodies of water.

Strategies for pit lake management may include water quality monitoring, sediment management, invasive species control, and recreational use management.

This training will provide an overview of pit lake
management, and the following topics will be covered in the training:

Pit Lake Management