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In the Stat~ of Illinois lands that have been abandoned after deep mining or strip mining of coal present unique land reclamation problems. One such area is the Staunton l Reclamation Site. Through the efforts of three agencies -- the Illinois Institute of Environmental Quality, the Illinois Abandoned Mined Land Reclamation Council and the U.S. Energy Research .and Development Administration -- this 13.8 ha (34 ac) site has been transformed from an eyesore that dumped acidic runoff into the nearby watershed to a demonstration area where reclamation research is now taking place. Ultimately, the site will be a wildlife and recreation area.