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OSM marks 10 years of the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program transforming legacy coal mining sites into new opportunities for communities across Appalachia and tribal lands.
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The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement today announced the availability of nearly $679.4 million in fiscal year 2026 abandoned mine land reclamation grants for eligible states and tribes.
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OSM announces availability of FY26 Abandoned Mine Land Fee-based grants to eligible states and tribes.
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What does responsible coal mining look like? Coalie has got the answers! In our latest web story, Coalie shares 10 things to know about who we are, what we do, and why it matters.

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The Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization report, known as AMLER, outlines program impacts and project progress, highlighting how AMLER investments support both abandoned mine land reclamation and local economic development. It also documents measurable community benefits such as jobs, infrastructure improvements, and restored lands and waterways.
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Vegetables grown at the the reclaimed Jewett Mine in Freestone County, Texas

OSM Recognizes Two Coal Operators with 2026 Excellence in Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Awards

October 5, 2026

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The award-winning Wise Richey AML Project stabilized an abandoned mine portal beneath a Bridgeport, Texas, residence after a collapse threatened public safety and nearby sewer lines.

OSM Presents Texas with the Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Award for Small Project

September 21, 2026

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OSM Presents Pennsylvania with the Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Award for the Appalachian States Region

September 21, 2026

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In this episode of Reclaim Restore & More, we speak with members of the National Mine Map Repository (NMMR), a program area within OSM charged with maintaining an archive of mine maps for mines throughout the United States. Their expertise led to an investigation of historical accounts. The findings set the stage for an exciting commentary on life at the intersection of American history and coal mining in Wake Forest, Virginia.

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