Northeastern State University plans to reclaim abandoned mine in Oklahoma

 
BY DARLA SLIPKE dslipke@opubco.com
Published: May 23, 2011

BROKEN ARROW — Northeastern State University staff hope to convert an abandoned mine on the Broken Arrow campus into a recreational area that could include a nature trail and an outdoor amphitheater.

School administrators and staff are working with the Oklahoma Conservation Commission , city officials and a neighboring property owner to reclaim the area.

They still are discussing plans for the site, ...


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