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See where AMLs are located using Geocommunicator—a collaborative effort to share geospatial data on AMLs.

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National Association of Abandoned Mine Lands Program Conference

The National Association of Abandoned Mine Lands Program Conference will be held on September 27-30, 2009 in Rogers, AK…(more)

OSM Celebrates 32nd Anniversary of Surface Mining Law

Acting OSM Director Glenda H. Owens commemorates the recent anniversary of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977…(more)

OSM 2009 Appalachian Regional AML Reclamation Award

The 2009 Appalachian Regional Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Award will be presented to the ODNR Division of Mineral Resources Management…(more)

BLM Uses Stimulus to Map Abandoned Ore Mines

The Bureau of Land Management is using $900,000 in stimulus money to find and map old abandoned mines and close them off to public access…(more)

Joshua Tree National Park to Receive Recovery Act Funds to Address AML Sites

Joshua Tree will receive $5.3 million to fund projects including safeguarding numerous hazardous, abandoned mines found throughout the park’s backcountry…(more)

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Welcome to the AML Portal—a partnership that spans federal, state and local efforts, dedicated to raising awareness about abandoned mine lands. Abandoned mines generally include a range of mining impacts or features that may pose a threat to water quality, public safety, and/or the environment. For many abandoned mines, no financially viable responsible parties exist. AML programs work to eliminate or reduce the dangers to public health, safety, and the environment as a result of impacts related to abandoned mine lands.

It is our hope that through increased awareness, education and action we can work together to reclaim these lands and eliminate the dangers and environmental hazards they pose.

Staying Safe

Learn about dangers and how to avoid them.

Extent of Problem

Learn about how AMLs affect your health and the environment.

What’s Being Done

Learn about clean up efforts, policy and more.

About AMLs

Find out where they are and what different types exist.