Division of Mine Reclamation

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​In 1991, the Division of Mine Reclamation (DMR) was created to provide a measure of oversight for local governments as they administer the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA) within their respective jurisdictions.  While the primary focus is on existing mining operations and the return of those mined lands to a usable and safe condition, issues relating to abandoned legacy mines are addressed through the Abandoned Mine Lands Unit.  ​Learn more about California's mining history through our interactive story map, Mining in California​​

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For Lead AgenciesFor Lead AgenciesMODS is an online system for Lead Agencies to upload PDF documents electronically directly to DMR's database.
Mine Inspection WorkshopsMine Inspection WorkshopsUpcoming Workshop! Visit the Mine Inspection Workshops page to view and register.
SMARA Administration UnitsSMARA Administration UnitsLearn more about the SMARA Administration Units within DMR.
Abandoned Mine Lands UnitAbandoned Mine Lands UnitThe Abandoned Mine Lands Unit (AMLU) was created in 1997 to identify and address the safety and environmental contamination hazards from legacy abandoned mines.

 

 

Notice to Lead Agencies of Mines Online Document System (MODS)Notice to Lead Agencies of Mines Online Document System (MODS)DMR has launched a new and efficient system for Lead Agency submittal of documents pursuant to PRC 2774.2.5.https://www.conservation.ca.gov/dmr/Documents/Introduction to MODS letter_ADA.pdf, https://authoring.consrv.ca.gov/dmr/Documents/Introduction to MODS letter_ADA.pdfhttps://www.conservation.ca.gov/dmr/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=142024-08-15T00:30:00Z
Notice to Operators of Enforcement Efforts by DMR (2024-06)Notice to Operators of Enforcement Efforts by DMR (2024-06)DMR is providing this notification of heightened efforts to exercise our Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA) enforcement authority. https://www.conservation.ca.gov/dmr/Documents/Notice to Operators of Enforcement Efforts by DMR (2024-06)_ADA compliant.pdf, https://authoring.consrv.ca.gov/dmr/Documents/Notice to Operators of Enforcement Efforts by DMR (2024-06)_ADA compliant.pdfhttps://www.conservation.ca.gov/dmr/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=132024-06-10T22:00:00Z

 

 

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​​​715 P Street, MS 1905​
Sacramento, CA 95814

​​​​(916) 323-9198​
 DMR Headquarters
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Report Suspected Unpermitted Activities

Call 877-OLD-MINE if you believe you have found an abandoned mine

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