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

News

BLM and Partners Launch “Fix A Shaft Today (FAST)!” Campaign

The Bureau of Land Management is launching a new campaign to mitigate and remediate abandoned mine land physical safety hazards…(more)

OSM Issues Proposed Rules for the Abandoned Mine Land Program

The U.S. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) announced today publication of a proposed rule…(more)

NAAMLP 2008 Annual Conference Oct. 26-29, 2008 Durango, CO

Join us for the 30th annual conference of the National Association of Abandoned Mine Land Programs. (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.