March 21, 2019
Interior provides over $291 million for Abandoned Mine Land reclamation grants
U.S. Acting Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt announced March 19 the availability of the Fiscal Year 2019 Abandoned Mine Land reclamation grants through the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement. This year’s grants will provide more than $291.2 million for states and tribes to reclaim and repurpose abandoned coal lands.
“These grants are a great example of Interior partnering with states, tribes, and local governments to provide resources for conservation efforts and infra