Mountaintop Mining (IMAGE) Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies Caption Erasing an ecosystem: mountaintop removal mining exacts a lasting toll on Appalachian watersheds. Credit Photo: Vivian Stockman and SouthWings.org Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.