Initiatives

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement National Technology Transfer effort facilitates a coordinated partnership between Federal, State, Tribal, Academic, and Industry interests related to the evaluation of coal mining impacts and development of solutions to minimize impacts.  Solutions are aimed toward results which can be cost effective regulatory compliance, and assist in the development and sustainability of post-mining landscapes.  Since the implementation of SMCRA, various OSM Program Initiatives have been instrumental in advancing scientific knowledge through application of technologies and cooperative solutions to better manage and restore wildlife habitat areas, yield more productive soils and streams, and to identify and manage potential risks. 

The solutions and applications are developed and advanced through participation in conferences, workshops, and forums where the exchange of information and experiences fosters an effective and efficient use of Federal, State, Tribal, Academic, and Industry resources.  These Program Initiatives are a reflection of coordinated efforts to achieve long-term success through the evaluation and minimization of coal mining impacts.

Acid Drainage Technology Initiative (ADTI)

http://www.techtransfer.osmre.gov/NTTMainSite/Initiatives/ADTI/adti.htm

Appalachian Clean Streams Program (ACSP)

http://www.osmre.gov/ascihome.htm

Appalachian Regional Reforesation Initiative (ARRI)

http://arri.osmre.gov/

Bat Conservation

http://mcrcc.osmre.gov/bats/

Coal Combustion By-Products

http://www.mcrcc.osmre.gov/ccb/Default.htm

Dam Safety

http://www.techtransfer.osmre.gov/NTTMainSite/Initiatives/DamSafety/damsafety.htm

Geomorphic Reclamation

http://www.ott.wrcc.osmre.gov/forums/Geomorphic%20Reclamation/nifgr.htm

Geospatial

http://www.techtransfer.osmre.gov/NTTMainSite/Initiatives/Geospat/geospatial.htm

National Mine Map Repository (NMMR)

http://www.techtransfer.osmre.gov/NTTMainSite/Initiatives/NMMR/nmmr.htm

Reforestation

http://www.mcrcc.osmre.gov/Reforestation/Default.htm 

Underground Mine Mapping (UMM)

http://www.techtransfer.osmre.gov/NTTMainSite/Initiatives/UGMM/ugmm.htm