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🏆The 2026 recipient of the National Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Awards is @UtahOGM Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program for its reclamation work in Summit County, securing the Thaynes and Silver King shafts and protecting visitors at Park City Mountain Resort.
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Did you know millions of Americans live less than a mile from an abandoned coal mine?
Since 1992, our Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Awards have recognized projects that reclaim legacy mine lands, restore productive uses and help transform communities.
Congratulations to our 2026 award winners!
Learn more: osmre.gov/programs/abandoned….
ALT OSM employees stand in the front row with 2026 Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Award winners in the second row. Front row: James Tyree, Roman Ferdinand, Bill Joseph, Cody Yankey, Octavia Law, Julie Moore, Georgene Thompson, Tom Shope, Katie Potter. Winners represent Utah DOGM, Texas SMRD, Pennsylvania DEP, Iowa DALS, and Montana DEQ.
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The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement has approved the Falkirk Mine plan, unlocking 1.74 million tons of federal coal in North Dakota, supporting reliable power, American energy independence, and more than 400 full-time jobs.
🔗Read the news release to learn more: ow.ly/TZOM50ZPPOr.
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239 years ago today, our Founding Fathers signed the Constitution at Independence Hall in Philadelphia. 🇺🇸
On Constitution Day, we honor the enduring document that established the framework for our system of self-government and remains the foundation of our Republic.
ALT Historic Independence Hall with its iconic clock tower and American flag, surrounded by green trees and modern buildings under a partly cloudy sky.
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Forty voices. Forty lives. A story of courage that will never be forgotten.
Standing 93 feet tall at Flight 93 National Memorial, the Tower of Voices holds 40 wind chimes, each representing one of the passengers and crew members of United Airlines Flight 93.
When the wind moves across the Pennsylvania landscape, their voices continue to ring. We remember their courage. We remember their sacrifice. We remember the 40 lives lost 25 years ago.
ALT At Flight 93 National Memorial, the Tower of Voices rises on a grassy hill dotted with wildflowers under a partly cloudy blue sky.
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This Labor Day weekend, we thank the hardworking team at @OSMRE who are restoring communities, reclaiming lands and building a stronger America.
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Check out our brand‑new high‑resolution scanners! OSMRE Director Lanny E. Erdos and Acting Deputy Director Tom Shope joined the National Mine Map Repository team to unbox this big win for preserving historic mine maps.
These advanced systems mark a major leap forward in how we preserve, digitize, and deliver historic mine maps that support safety, research, and mission‑critical operations across the nation. #NMMR
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High in the mountains above Park City, old mining headframes stand within a landscape now known for skiing and summer hiking. The Silver King site carries the story of a district that once thrived on silver and coal, with structures that still mark the ridgelines.
Reclamation work stabilized historic shafts and secured the surrounding terrain, allowing visitors to explore a mountain environment where history is preserved within the modern outdoor experience.
Discover more details about this site and follow the entire journey through our interactive StoryMap:experience.arcgis.com/experi…
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The Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge has become a place where families, paddlers, and nature lovers gather to enjoy clear water, forest trails, and restored habitat. Visitors can walk new paths, launch canoes, and explore a landscape that now feels open and welcoming.
Reclamation helped turn unstable mined areas into safe trails, ponds, and access points that support year-round outdoor use.
Discover more details about this site and follow the entire journey through our interactive StoryMap:experience.arcgis.com/experi…
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Lynnville Park invites visitors into a landscape made for exploring. Lakes stretch across the reclaimed terrain, and trails connect campgrounds, fishing spots, and open areas that encourage all day adventure.
Reclamation reshaped steep mined ground into safe slopes, clear shorelines, and outdoor spaces where visitors can move from water to woods in just a few steps.
Discover more details about this site and follow the entire journey through our interactive StoryMap:experience.arcgis.com/experi…
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Sugar Ridge feels like the kind of place where people come to slow down. Lakes, walking paths, and quiet wooded areas give families, anglers, and birdwatchers space to spend time outside together.
Reclamation helped turn steep, mined ground into safe shorelines, stable trails, and natural habitat that now supports year-round community use.
Discover more details about this site and follow the entire journey through our interactive StoryMap:experience.arcgis.com/experi…
ALT Aerial view of Sugar Ridge Fish and Wildlife Area with winding river and dense forest in Winslow, Indiana.
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Cliffs, river bends, and forest ridges set the pace at Big South Fork. The landscape rises and drops in long stretches that invite hiking, riding, and exploring deep into the canyon country of southern Kentucky.
Reclamation helped restore access through areas once shaped by mining, opening routes for visitors to ride the scenic railway, follow river trails, and reach new views across the gorge.
Discover more details about this site and follow the entire journey through our interactive StoryMap:experience.arcgis.com/experi…
ALT Green locomotive number 106 emerging from a tunnel surrounded by lush trees in McCreary County, Kentucky.
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At the Western state meeting, our senior leadership, regional leaders, and representatives from Western State and Tribal Abandoned Mine Land and Coal Regulatory Programs came together in Denver to address pressing regional issues, celebrate achievements, and outline priorities for the future.
Learn more about how OSMRE works with communities and Tribal partners to support America's energy legacy: osmre.gov/news/stories/10-th…
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The trail to the Devil's Bathtub begins like a story unfolding through the forest. Clear water runs beside the path, and the route follows the same narrow rail line that once carried coal through these hills.
Reclamation helped stabilize the surrounding terrain, allowing visitors to safely trace the landscape’s past while hiking toward one of Virginia’s most striking natural pools.
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Ashland Resort has become a community hub for outdoor recreation, offering cabins, campgrounds, and easy access to the Hatfield McCoy Trails.
The resort sits in a landscape that once supported coal operations, but today it serves riders, families, and groups looking for a welcoming place to begin and end a day in the mountains.
Reclamation efforts helped restore the land, creating a safe, stable setting for trail access, lodging, and community activity. Visitors can explore nearby ridges during the day and return to a comfortable gathering place each evening, blending recreation with the region’s unique heritage.
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The hills around Rustic Ravines are made for exploration. This 300-acre property now includes cabins, half-mile ziplines, and yurt rentals. Cabins sit at the edge of deep woods, and old mining roads now serve as ATV routes that pull riders into ridge lines, and twisting forest paths.
Reclamation reshaped these rugged slopes into terrain that invites visitors to ride, roam, and discover new views around every turn.
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88- miles of hand built trails wind through reclaimed forest and ridge tops, creating a network that keeps riders and runners searching for the next turn.
Whether you choose a fast descent or a steady climb, every route opens a new part of this restored landscape.
Reclamation cleared the way for a trail system that now invites exploration across terrain once shaped by mining.
Discover more details about this site and follow the entire journey through our interactive StoryMap:experience.arcgis.com/experi…
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High in the rolling hills of southeast Ohio, former mine land has been transformed into The Wilds, a 10,000-acre non-profit conservation center and safari experience where restored terrain meets wide open adventure.
Threatened and endangered species, including rhinos, giraffes, and cheetahs, live in spacious habitats designed to support natural behaviors. The property also includes the 75-acre Hellbender RV Campground, which offers a camp store, showers, a swimming pool, and campsites for overnight stays.
Reclamation shaped these slopes and valleys into a place where visitors can roam, hike, and explore a landscape shared with wildlife.
Discover more details about this site and follow the entire journey through our interactive StoryMap. experience.arcgis.com/experi…
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High in the rolling hills of southeast Ohio, former mine land has been transformed into The Wilds, a 10,000-acre non-profit conservation center and safari experience where restored terrain meets wide open adventure.
Threatened and endangered species, including rhinos, giraffes, and cheetahs, live in spacious habitats designed to support natural behaviors. The property also includes the 75-acre Hellbender RV Campground, which offers a camp store, showers, a swimming pool, and campsites for overnight stays.
Reclamation shaped these slopes and valleys into a place where visitors can roam, hike, and explore a landscape shared with wildlife.
Discover more details about this site and follow the entire journey through our interactive StoryMap.experience.arcgis.com/experi…
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