Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Washington D.C., DC Videos

#ThankAMiner If you’re seeing this on your phone #ThankAMiner If you enjoy hot water and heating your home #ThankAMiner Much of our modern culture can trace its roots to mining so #ThankAMiner Miners work tirelessly in dangerous conditions to get the materials and minerals needed for the things we love so don’t forget to #ThankAMiner December 6th was selected as #NationalMinersDay to commemorate the worst mining accident in American history when 362 miners died in an explosion at the No. 6 and No. 8 mines in Monongah, West Virginia, on this date in 1907. As the nation shifts toward a robust and sustainable clean energy future, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement is earnestly working with states and Tribes, as well as community-based and local groups, to ensure coalfield communities obtain the resources necessary to address legacy pollution and catalyze economic opportunity. Miners are a part of our nation’s identity, representing fortitude, determination, and spirit. Miners work in hazardous conditions so that our lives are more comfortable. Miners deserve our respect and gratitude, not just on December 6 but every day. Learn about the legislative milestones that have helped improve miner safety and health at: www.msha.gov.

Part 3: The 2023 Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Award recipients give us the scoop on their reclamation projects (and their on-the-go essentials)! OSMRE announced the award winners for the AML Reclamation Awards at this year's National Association of Abandoned Mine Land Programs conference in September! Special thanks to National Association of Abandoned Mine Land Programs Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Colorado Department of Natural Resources, and New Mexico EMNRD.

Part 2: The 2023 Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Award recipients give us the scoop on their reclamation projects (and their fashion choices). OSMRE announced the award winners for the AML Reclamation Awards at this year's National Association of Abandoned Mine Land Programs conference in September! Special thanks to National Association of Abandoned Mine Land Programs Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Colorado Department of Natural Resources, and Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

🎤Part 1: The 2023 Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Award recipients give us the scoop on their reclamation projects (and their fashion choices). OSMRE announced the award winners for the AML Reclamation Awards at this year's National Association of Abandoned Mine Land Programs conference in September! Special thanks to National Association of Abandoned Mine Land Programs Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Colorado Department of Natural Resources, and Ohio Department of Natural Resources 👏👏👏

Keep an eye on the sky from spring to fall, and you might just catch a glimpse of bug-eating free for all! 🦇🦇🦇 While many bats hibernate or migrate, we look forward to seeing them again next spring. Thanks for joining us for this year's #BatWeek!

#DYK e-AMLIS is open to the public?! Anyone can see identified AML sites around the country via the Abandoned Mine Land Inventory System. Check it out for yourself here: https://www.osmre.gov/programs/e-amlis

#TerminologyTuesday Ground vibrations - A seismic wave that moves through the ground following a blast.💥 Learn more about blasting during mining here: https://www.osmre.gov/programs/regulating-active-coal-mines/blasting

Stay tuned the evening of Monday Sept. 25th as we announce the 2023 Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Reclamation Project Award Recipients! The 2023 National Association of Abandoned Mine Land Programs (NAAMLP) banquet and awarded projects will be highlighted right here 🎊 Until then check out some previous project award recipients here https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-UVrc-RbMgTbe9vqILzlQ0iGyy7Nz5fi&si=hD9j3dgS6Sm4ScBH

OSMRE supports Waterhseds through WCAP. Learnmore about #OSMRE and Watersheds here https://www.osmre.gov/programs/watersheds