The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has received a Formula Grant award of $24,950,559.30 from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE). This grant, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Reclamation Program (CFDA 15.252), will fund activities to reclaim eligible abandoned coal mining lands and address related environmental and safety hazards within the state's jurisdiction. Key activities include closing dangerous mine openings, treating acid mine drainage, restoring degraded landscapes, and supporting economic development in former mining communities. The award runs from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2029.
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