| With individual research projects yet to be finalized, developing new systems to improve productivity, systems and reduce costs is a key CEMI focus, he says, as well as environment and land reclamation research work to reduce the impact of mining on the landscape. Recently, in the effort to address concerns like these, the Bureau of Land Reclamation created the Water Recreation Opportunity Spectrum (WROS) System, a facilities management tool for field workers. The new "green" building category was created this year to recognize buildings that are environmentally responsible in their use of recycled and environmentally-friendly materials, energy and resource conservation, "green" design and land reclamation. |
