We are excited to join up with partners across the region to support a new series of webinars to provide in-depth information on abandoned mine-related issues. Events in March and April include:
What’s next after The RECLAIM Act
The RECLAIM Act garnered excitement and support from across the US with the hope of investing funds to clean up abandoned coal mines and create new economic opportunities. This bill is no longer moving forward, but the vision goes on, including through the historic $11.3 billion dollars for Abandoned Mine Land clean-up that was passed last year as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. We’ll learn more about this historic investment and what’s next for coal communities looking to spur economic development through cleaning up abandoned coal sites — including discussion of the AMLER program, new initiatives to clean up modern mining, and new economic initiatives for coal impacted regions.
- When: Thursday, March 24th, 2:30 pm
- How to join: Register Via Zoom
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How can AMLER build new opportunities for coal communities?
The AMLER program (formerly known as the AML Pilot Program) was created in 2016 to both reclaim abandoned mine lands and spur economic development. The program has provided critical funding for a number of innovative development projects in communities devastated by the decline of coal. This webinar will include an overview of the successes of this program as well as the release of a new report from the Reclaiming Appalachia Coalition and Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center highlighting recommendations to strengthen the program and increase the success and impact of the projects.
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When: Wednesday, March 30th, 11 am
- How to join: Register Via Zoom
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Getting Resources to Disadvantaged Communities: Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool
The Biden Administration has proposed ambitious and essential investments in communities facing environmental justice issues. In order to identify disadvantaged communities that are marginalized, underserved, and overburdened by pollution the administration has drafted a new screening tool and are now looking for feedback. The current version of the tool provides socioeconomic, environmental, health and climate information to inform decisions that may affect these communities. Join us for an overview of the tool and more information on how to engage in feedback.
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When: Wednesday, April 6th, 1 pm
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How to join: Register Via Zoom
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Modern Mine Reclamation Needs and the Bonding Crisis
The decline of the coal industry nationwide is exposing the deep cracks in the coal mine clean-up process. As more coal companies go bankrupt, it’s revealing that the system that was designed to ensure reclamation is failing. In many cases the funds set aside can’t cover the cost of cleanup. This leaves local communities bearing the burden of dangerous and polluting former mine sites. Learn more about this growing national issue, the proposed solutions that communities have been developing, and how you can help.
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When: Thursday, April 21st, 1 pm
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How to join: Register Via Zoom
