The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality’s Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Division has received a national award from the National Association of Abandoned Mine Land Programs (NAAMLP) for its work in reclaiming abandoned hardrock mines. This recognition follows a national award the division received last month from the Department of Interior’s Office of Surface Mine Reclamation and Enforcement.
The NAAMLP award recognizes the AML’s project at the Carissa Gold Mine in South Pass City State Historic Park, which focused on mitigating physical safety hazards, making the site safe for the public to visit. For more information, see this video showcasing the mine’s history and the reclamation efforts.
