DOC Division of Mine Reclamation’s Abandoned Mine Lands Unit (AMLU) has been responsible for closing more than a thousand potentially dangerous legacy mine openings around the state, typically with protecting outdoor recreation enthusiasts in mind. -Read More-
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THE BLM AND CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION PARTNER TO ADDRESS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ABANDONED MINE OPENINGS
The Bureau of Land Management and California Department of Conservation, Division of Mine Reclamation, are working together to close 65 potentially hazardous abandoned mine openings to protect desert visitors who are riding off-road vehicles, mountain biking or hiking. -Read More-
DOC’s Abandoned Mine Lands Unit Helps Community Get on the Road to Recovery
Every so often, reminders of the enduring impacts of California’s Gold Rush pop up in unusual places. While the media has covered multiple stories about people and pets, and even horses and cows, that have fallen into or become trapped in historic abandoned mines throughout California, not all such events have resulted in rescues, injuries, […]
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Coal mine subsidence damages Belleville neighborhood, causes 2 homes to be condemned
The scourge of coal mine subsidence has struck again in the metro-east, this time causing damage to about 14 homes and forcing Belleville to condemn two of the houses until repairs are made to ensure the safety of the residents. -Read More-
Clay County Property Owner Thanks AML Team for Assistance After Landslide
There’s nothing like mutual respect, cooperation, and concern for your neighbor to get the job done. Energy and Environment Cabinet Scientist Carl Hays says that’s exactly the type of solidarity the Division of Abandoned Mine Lands takes into each and every project, including cleanup efforts following a recent landslide in Clay County. -Read More-
ABANDONED MINE LANDS The Work of Saving Lives and Properties Can’t Slide: Division of Abandoned Mine Lands Continues Providing Emergency Assistance
As an Environmental Control Supervisor with the Division of Abandoned Mine Lands (AML), Scott Muncy walks the hills of eastern Kentucky daily, helping property owners with issues that sometimes arise on or near the state’s former coal fields. -Read More-
A Day in the Life of Mining Engineer Meghan
Meghan is a Principal Engineer for the State of New Mexico Abandoned Mine Land Program. Learn more about her work in mining and how you can #BeThatEngineer! -Read More-
Work Continues On Land Clean-Up Projects In West Virginia Communities Affected By Coal Mining
The state’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is taking new applications for clean up projects through the Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation. -Read More-
Old uranium mines in Bighorns reclaimed
Three hazardous mines in the Bighorn Mountains that were abandoned a half-century ago were successfully reclaimed last year through the work of government agencies and private contractors. – Read more –