Transformation of Quarries to Lakes

A. M. Gaidin

The experience of forecasting the processes accompanying the transformation of large quarries to lakes is presented. Revitalization principles are formulated for the territories disturbed by mining. Developing the landscape and architectural planning scheme of a territory should be the first stage. Basing on the natural renewal processes, it is possible to create with minimal expenses the landscapes which excel in their qualities those existing before mining. For project substantiation it is necessary to make the forecasts of coastal processes development, of dynamics of excavation pit inundation, of water chemical composition formation, and of changes in groundwater regime. The types and scope of postmining are determined on the basis of forecasts of sites and scale of phenomena being dangerous for certain objects. The need in protection activities is determined comparing the possible damage to its prevention expenses.