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OSMRE 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 Excellence in Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Awards honor the outstanding work being done to restore mined lands and strengthen communities."
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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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It's time to recognize outstanding state and Tribal efforts to reclaim abandoned coal mines! We are now accepting nominations for the 2026 Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Awards. Submit nominations to OSMRE by May 29.
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OSM announces updated Ten-Day Notice Rule. The new rule is effective on March 23, 2026.
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OSM Announces Nearly $679.4 Million to Reclaim Abandoned Coal Mines

May 18, 2026

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

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OSM Freedom 250 Outreach STEAM SciTech Day at the Kamin Science Center

April 27, 2026

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Restoring America’s Lands: Science and Stewardship for the Next 250 Years

April 24, 2026

In this episode of Reclaim Restore & More, we speak with members of the National Mine Map Repository (NMMR), a program area within OSMRE 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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