Office of Surface Mining

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[Office of Surface Mining @OSM_doi]

Congratulations to Seneca Property LLC and Jewett Mine LLC, the 2026 Excellence in Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Award winners! 🎊🏆

This award recognizes exemplary results in returning a former coal mine site to productive use and creating lasting benefits for the land and community.

Learn more: https://t.co/JaZ5Z4gXAb.

[Office of Surface Mining @OSM_doi]

🏆The 2026 recipient of the Western States and Tribes Regional Abandoned Mine Reclamation Awards is the Montana Department of Environmental Quality Superfund, AML, and Construction Bureau for its exemplary work on the Cascade County Belt Water Plan Treatment Project.

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[Office of Surface Mining @OSM_doi]

🏆The 2026 recipient of the Interior States Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Awards is the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Mines and Minerals Bureau for its exemplary work in Wapello County.

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[Office of Surface Mining @OSM_doi]

🏆The 2026 recipient of the Appalachian States Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Awards is the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for the Forest City East PA. Fish & Boat Commission Access project.

This project demonstrates exemplary reclamation work in 52 acres of abandoned mine land spanning both Susquehanna and Wayne Counties.

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[Office of Surface Mining @OSM_doi]

🏆The 2026 recipient of the Small Project Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Awards is the Railroad Commission of Texas, Surface Mining and Reclamation Division, for exemplary reclamation work in Wise Richey AML Emergency Project, Wise County.

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[Office of Surface Mining @OSM_doi]

🏆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.

[Office of Surface Mining @OSM_doi]

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: https://t.co/R48Rl3Yz3o.

[Office of Surface Mining @OSM_doi]

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: https://t.co/VGsHeI8cfC.

[U.S. Department of the Interior @Interior]

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.

[U.S. Department of the Interior @Interior]

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[U.S. Department of the Interior @Interior]

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.

[Secretary Doug Burgum @SecretaryBurgum]

This Labor Day weekend, we thank the hardworking team at @OSMRE who are restoring communities, reclaiming lands and building a stronger America.

[Office of Surface Mining @OSM_doi]

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

[Office of Surface Mining @OSM_doi]

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:https://t.co/MIonwPiKEj

[Office of Surface Mining @OSM_doi]

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:https://t.co/MIonwPiKEj

[Office of Surface Mining @OSM_doi]

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:https://t.co/MIonwPiKEj

[Office of Surface Mining @OSM_doi]

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:https://t.co/MIonwPiKEj

[Office of Surface Mining @OSM_doi]

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:https://t.co/MIonwPiKEj

[Office of Surface Mining @OSM_doi]

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: https://t.co/5bh21lZnv6

[Office of Surface Mining @OSM_doi]

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.

Discover more details about this site and follow the entire journey through our interactive StoryMap:https://t.co/MIonwPiKEj