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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.
Read the press release
Learn more about AMLER program
"The
Excellence in Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Awards
honor the outstanding work being done to restore mined lands and strengthen communities."
Submit nominations to OSMRE by May 10.
Learn More
OSMRE has opened its annual oversight planning process and is inviting public input.
From
March 1– 30
, submit comments, evaluation topic recommendations and suggestions for improving our annual reports by email or in writing to the
OSMRE contact for your state
.
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 10.
Learn more
OSM announces updated Ten-Day Notice Rule. The new
rule is effective on March 23, 2026.
Learn more
Our Programs
Restoring the Environment
Reclaiming Abandoned Mine Lands
Protecting the Environment
Regulating Coal Mines
Applying Science & Technology
Technology Development and Transfer
OSMRE News
OSMRE Celebrates 10 Years of Investments in Coal Country to Fuel Jobs and Economic Growth
April 13, 2026
AML Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program
From Coal to Comeback
April 10, 2026
OSMRE Inspires Kids with Hands-on Science
March 20, 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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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.
Read the press release
Learn more about AMLER program
"The
Excellence in Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Awards
honor the outstanding work being done to restore mined lands and strengthen communities."
Submit nominations to OSMRE by May 10.
Learn More
OSMRE has opened its annual oversight planning process and is inviting public input.
From
March 1– 30
, submit comments, evaluation topic recommendations and suggestions for improving our annual reports by email or in writing to the
OSMRE contact for your state
.
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 10.
Learn more
OSM announces updated Ten-Day Notice Rule. The new
rule is effective on March 23, 2026.
Learn more
Our Programs
Restoring the Environment
Reclaiming Abandoned Mine Lands
Protecting the Environment
Regulating Coal Mines
Applying Science & Technology
Technology Development and Transfer
OSMRE News
OSMRE Celebrates 10 Years of Investments in Coal Country to Fuel Jobs and Economic Growth
April 13, 2026
AML Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program
From Coal to Comeback
April 10, 2026
OSMRE Inspires Kids with Hands-on Science
March 20, 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.
Image
Stay connected with OSMRE through social media! Join us on
X
,
,
&
to learn more about our programs.
Image
Visit the Newsroom to read the latest stories and news release on OSMRE programs and activities.
Read the Releases
Image