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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."
Submit nominations to OSMRE by May 10.
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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.
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OSM announces updated Ten-Day Notice Rule. The new rule is effective on March 23, 2026.
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OSMRE Celebrates 10 Years of Investments in Coal Country to Fuel Jobs and Economic Growth

April 13, 2026

AML Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program

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From Coal to Comeback

April 10, 2026

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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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