In an email update last week, the Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership shared news about a great development for the future of abandoned mine site cleanup. The Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act was signed into law by President Biden in mid-December 2024. This new law authorizes 15 pilot mine site remediation projects, and is expected to … Read more
Thirty mining and reclamation professionals will present talks and posters about innovations and best practices for water treatment, community collaboration, environmental restoration, and related topics in Leadville in late May. Interested community members, students, professors, and professionals are invited to attend the thirteenth annual conference, organized by watershed groups and volunteers from industry and government … Read more
Elevating Our Impact in Leadville, Colorado The highly anticipated Rocky Mountain Mining and Reclamation Conference is set to unfold in the historic town of Leadville, Colorado, from May 22 to 24, 2024. This immersive event promises to spotlight Leadville’s storied mining past, its captivating venues, and the dynamic community that calls it home. Hosted for … Read more
