This audio report originally published by WV Public Radio

July 26, 2007

Former DEP chief speaks out on mining reclamation

By Scott Finn

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For almost four decades, Dave Callaghan helped regulate the mining industry in WV. He saw what it was like before the federal government got involved in regulating surface mines. Most recently, he served as director of the DEP under Gov. Gaston Caperton. Now he is retired, and he is speaking out.