Abandoned Mine Lands Pilot Program

The Abandoned Mine Land Pilot Program, administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Mineral Resource Management (DMRM), is a federally funded program which aids in the reclamation of eligible mined lands for long-term economic and community site development purposes.

Site criteria include:

1. Risk to public health and safety
2. Environmental conditions of the abandoned mine site
3. Location of the site
4. Intended end use
5. Anticipated economic and community benefits
6. Project partnerships
7. Estimated project cost
8. Availability of leveraged funds.

Below is a map showing designated Abandoned Mine Land problem areas in the OMEGA region and links to additional information, including eligible site criteria, on the program. Please contact Hannah Stillions (see below) for a preliminary project review or if you have additional questions about the program.

Program Manager

Evan Scurti

escurti@omegadistrict.org