News

Secretary Salazar Announces Decision to Withdraw Public Lands near Grand Canyon from New Mining Claims

Allows for monitoring to determine impact of uranium mining on vital watershed… (more)

BLM National Environmental Policy Act Compliance for Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Right-of-Way Authorizations

BLM releases Instruction Memorandum on the National Environmental Policy Act Compliance for Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Right-of-Way Authorizations… (more)

MSHA Stay Out—Stay Alive Fatality Demographics for 2000—2010

MSHA releases Stay Alive Fatality Demographics for 2000-2010… (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.