10th annual San Juan Mining & Reclamation Conference

 10th annual San Juan Mining and Reclamation Conference with a 2o2o format: ONLINE

September 21-23, 2020

THEME: Adaptive Capacity in Uncertain Times

Miners and mining communities are no strangers to challenge and changing conditions. The year of 2020 brought with it a series of challenges and opportunities. As a result, the San Juan Mining & Reclamation Conference (SJMRC) theme is “Adaptive Capacity in Uncertain Times” to encourage discussions of how the mining and reclamation community can plan for success in an uncertain world.

From global markets to pandemics and climate, change is the only certain constant. We seek to learn from the experiences and insights of those with approaches to adaptive management and risk assessment that respond to changing conditions and pivot to take advantage of current and future trends. We are interested in discussing trend outlooks, best practices, and solutions from the perspective of adaptation and pivoting to respond effectively to disruptions in dynamic times.

Featuring Emcee Anthony Poponi

Monday, Sept. 21, 4-5 p.m.
Welcome Happy Hour

Featuring conference overview, games, and keynote by Chris Caskey of Delta Brick & Climate Company about creating new business opportunities with waste products

Tuesday, Sept. 22
8:30-10:30 a.m. – Adaptive Capacity sessions

Featuring a keynote by Julie Penner of Telluride Venture Accelerator and short presentations by Jim Gusek of Linkan Engineering and Douglas Yager of the U.S. Geological Survey, plus a panel discussion about adaptive capacity (panelists to be announced soon)

12 noon-3 p.m. – Field Tour

Newmont Corporation Idarado Mine Site Tour, Red Mountain Pass, CO*
*In-person, on-site field trip

Group size will be limited to 15 people

Wednesday, Sept. 23, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Water Quality sessions

Featuring short presentations by Mike Rawitch of Galago, Bill Dam of Conserve & Prosper, and Win Wright of Southwest Hyrdo-Logic, plus a panel discussion about the Clean Water Act (panelists to be announced soon)

12 noon-3 p.m. – Field Tour:

Idarado Mine Bulkhead Tour, Telluride, CO*

*In-person, on-site field trip

Group size will be limited to 15 people.

For sponsorship and other conference information

Please go to: http://www.mountainstudies.org/sjmrc

For registration, go to: https://msi.z2systems.com/np/clients/msi/event.jsp?event=139

Conference Committee: Mountain Studies Institute, Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership, San Miguel Watershed Coalition, Headwaters Alliance, and volunteer Briana Greer of Solid Solution Geosciences