Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement

01/13/2021

Interested in applying for a Watershed Cooperative Agreement? If you are an academic, watershed or other non-profit organization, you may be eligible for funding! 💦 Learn more:https://www.osmre.gov/lrg/fam/6-200.pdf

01/12/2021

#DYK the Mine Drainage Technology Initiative provides a forum for collaboration to identify best practices for mine drainage remediation practices. #TerminologyTuesday

Learn more about the initiative here: https://www.osmre.gov/programs/tdt/adti.shtm

01/08/2021

Looking to update your technical skills? 📚 Participate in one of the OSMRE training programs! Nomination periods for the first round of courses closes soon. Learn more here: http://ow.ly/Fr8y50CWtJ2

01/08/2021

#InTheNews 📰

Nenahnezad Chapter, in partnership with the Navajo Aml Umtra, sought to enhance the area for outdoor recreational use. Nenanhnezad now welcomes a recreational trail along San Juan River!

Read The Daily Times story: http://ow.ly/wrF450D1Hu9

01/06/2021

$1.5M in grants to help water projects

#InTheNews 📰

The Daily Item reports: Four projects were awarded $1.5+ million in Growing Greener Grants to fund local water quality improvement projects across Pennsylvania . These funds restore watersheds through abandoned mine reclamation.

Learn more: https://www.dailyitem.com/news/local_news/1-5m-in-grants-to-help-water-projects/article_1a4dcb3e-16bc-5267-be0d-b73c3c55b2fc.html

Four projects that Montour, Northumberland and Snyder counties will benefit from were awarded more than $1.5 million in Growing Greener Grants to help fund local water quality improvement projects across

01/06/2021

The Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative is working to restore forests on mined lands. Starting in 2004, ARRI brought together academia, citizens, industry, local and state governments, and created the #ForestryReclamationApproach. Learn more: https://arri.osmre.gov/

01/06/2021

Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals & Energy

On this #MappingMonday, check out this map from our friends at Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement. Doc# 380326 is the No. 02021 Mine in Wise County, #Virginia, from 1966. #DMME

01/05/2021

The Applied Science Program funds the development of new reclamation technology. This program is key to addressing environmental issues and returning land to its original pre-mining conditions. 🔬 Learn more here: https://www.osmre.gov/programs/TDT/appliedscience.shtm

12/31/2020

Oh, what a year! Anyone else wonder how Billy Joel would summarize this one? Whether we enter excitedly or with caution, here's to another year of memories. Stay safe! #NewYearsEve

12/30/2020

In FY19, @FriendsofCheat received a #WatershedCooperativeAgreement grant for $131K+ to mitigate #AcidMineDrainage in West Virginia’s Sandy Creek Watershed. The project, near completion, is already improving water quality! #WatershedWednesday

12/29/2020

From ARCGIS analysis to forensic hydrology to underground mining, OSMRE has got you covered! Upgrade your technical skills with OSMRE’s training program. Check out the 2021 training schedule here: https://www.osmre.gov/programs/training.shtm

12/25/2020

May the spirit of Christmas bring you and your family hope, happiness, and joy this year 🎄 #MerryChristmas

12/24/2020

2020 has challenged everyone, but it’s also provided a number of successes and surprises. Here are some of our favorite photos from the year. Thank you to our state and tribal partners who continue to move our mission forward! #TBT

12/23/2020

The OSMRE regional office in Denver, CO administers programs from the Rocky Mountains to the West Coast. Do you live in one of these states? Learn what is happening in your region: https://www.wrcc.osmre.gov/index.shtm

12/22/2020

OSMRE's training program helps to refresh skills and stay current with the latest tech! One supervisor describes it as “a valuable opportunity” to learn best practices 📖

Read more testimonials here: https://www.osmre.gov/programs/training.shtm

12/22/2020

OSMRE's National Technical Training Program (NTTP) offers training contact hours! Learn how you can expand your professional development and update your skills: https://www.osmre.gov/programs/training/continuingEducation.shtm

12/21/2020

The #WinterSolstice is upon us! How ever you are celebrating this year, we wish you all a #HappyHoliday season ❄️

12/18/2020

EastPark receives $1.5M in Abandoned Mine Lands funding

#InTheNews 📰

“This AML grant is another solid building block for job creation and a healthier future [...to] create a better commonwealth for all Kentuckians,” said Governor Beshear

Here's to another #AbandonedMineLand success in the making! 👏👏👏

https://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/eastpark-receives-1-5m-in-abandoned-mine-lands-funding/article_16002ef7-c0a0-58ad-9a02-d1cd31b29aed.html

FRANKFORT, Ky. — A $1.5 million Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) Pilot program grant has been awarded to the EastPark Industrial Park in Greenup and Boyd counties for site work linked

12/17/2020

#DYK that OSMRE collaborates with states and tribes to provide #MineReclamation training? The program educates 100s of students annually on cutting-edge science. View the 2021 training schedule here: https://www.osmre.gov/programs/training.shtm

12/17/2020

US Department of the Interior (DOI), Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)

#ICYMI 🗺️ the National Mine Map Repository has been tracing the history of mine mapping for 50 years! A lot has changed since NMMR was created, learn more about its history and accomplishments here: https://mmr.osmre.gov/ 🥳 #50YearsofMapping

NMMR map document #904219 (from 1942, West Virginia) shows more than 100 mines, including Corona Mine, identified by number 67..

12/16/2020

With funding from the #WatershedCooperativeAgreement program, an Iowa NGO was able to eliminate #AcidMineDrainage through neutralization and seeding activities #WatershedWednesday

12/16/2020

The #WaterShedCooperativeAgreement Program assists small watershed organizations to complete #AcidMineDrainage reclamation projects. Learn more here: #WatershedWednesday

12/15/2020

Are you interested in building and updating your technical expertise? Expanding your understanding of SMCRA + all other aspects of land reclamation? Learn how to register for the 2021 training program here: https://www.osmre.gov/programs/training/NTTPTraining.shtm

12/14/2020

The OSMRE regional offices in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Alabama administer programs throughout America's heartland. Do you live in one of these states? Learn what is happening in your region: https://www.mcrcc.osmre.gov/index.shtm

12/10/2020

#ICYMI U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Bernhardt signed the Ten-Day Notice rule into regulations. By requiring timely, direct coordination with states, the new rule saves time and eliminates duplicative efforts resulting in a more effective implementation of #SMCRA

Learn more:https://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/News/2020/102720_OSM_TDNRule_Announced_DepSec.pdf

12/10/2020

To all those celebrating: we wish you peace, blessings, and joy during this holiday season! #HappyHanukkah 🕎

12/09/2020

OSMRE provides millions in #WatershedCooperativeAgreement grants to local organizations restore water quality. The Friends of the Cheat used their funds to restore the Cheat River, severely impacted by #AcidMineDrainage, into a popular fishing spot #WatershedWednesday

12/09/2020

The OSMRE regional office in Pittsburgh, PA administers programs from the Appalachian Mountains to the East Coast. Do you live in one of these states? Learn what is happening in your region: https://www.arcc.osmre.gov/index.shtm

12/09/2020

#DYK that OSMRE provides funding for cooperative agreements to non-profit watershed restoration groups? #WatershedWednesday

Learn about the #WatershedCooperativeAgreement Program here: http://ow.ly/fqqY50CyEsZ

12/08/2020

OSMRE established the National Technical Training Program (NTTP) in 1985 to increase competency and skills related to #SMCRA activities. Learn about the program here: https://www.osmre.gov/programs/training/NTTPTraining.shtm

12/06/2020

In Monongah, West Virginia, on the 6th of December 1907, an explosion occurred in Fairmont Coal Company’s no. 6 and no. 8 mines. At the time of the explosion, there were officially 367 men in the two mines. The actual number however is known as it was common practice for registered workers to bring their children and other relatives to assist their work. Most workers were killed instantly during the explosion.

The Monongah mining disaster is known as the worst mining disaster in American history. To recognize the contributions of not only these miners, who paid the ultimate sacrifice, but also to those who continue to provide for our nation, Congress designated December 6th as #NationalMinersDay - This is a national holiday in appreciation, honor, and remembrance of the accomplishments and sacrifices of the miners of our nation #ThankAMiner

12/06/2020

Today is #NationalMinersDay so let's all #ThankAMiner for their continual efforts to provide our nation with affordable and reliable electricity.

12/05/2020

In 1917, President Wilson called on miners to power the US military through WWI – his proclamation over 100 years ago still rings true today #ThankAMiner #NationalMinersDay

12/05/2020

The US produced over 700MMst of coal last year - want more #CoalMining data? Head over to @EIAgov for the full scoop on production, shipments, consumption, prices and more: http://ow.ly/tDUF50CyBkN.

12/04/2020

U.S. Senate Confirms Lanny Erdos as Director of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement

Meet the new boss – same as the old boss! Congratulations to Director Lanny E. Erdos, confirmed as the 11th person to hold the position in OSM history. He previously served as the bureau’s Principal Deputy Director. https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/us-senate-confirms-lanny-erdos-director-OSMRE

Today, the U.S. Senate voted unanimously to confirm Lanny Erdos as Director of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE). Mr. Erdos has served as the Principal Deputy Director exercising the delegated authority of the Director of the OSMRE since 2019.