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.

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Lead Agency Review and AssistanceLead Agency Review and AssistanceThe goal of the Department of Conservation’s Division of Mine Reclamation Lead Agency Review and Assistance (LARA) Program is to ensure effective local administration and Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 (SMARA) throughout California.
Inspection Training ​​​​WorkshopsInspection Training ​​​​WorkshopsTo register for one of the workshops please visit the registration page. Current Schedule (Dates and locations subject to change).
Department of Conservation's Mine Reclamation AwardsDepartment of Conservation's Mine Reclamation AwardsThe Department of Conservation’s Division of Mine Reclamation is sponsoring an awards program to recognize excellence in surface mining reclamation in California.
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.

 

 

New Document Submittal ProcessNew Document Submittal ProcessThe Division of Mine Reclamation created a centralized email address for Lead Agencies submitting required documents to the Division.https://www.conservation.ca.gov/dmr/publications/Documents/Updated Document Submittal Process-ADA Compliant.pdf, New Document Submittal Processhttps://www.conservation.ca.gov/dmr/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=82019-10-18T19:00:00Z

 

 

 Contact Us

​8​01 K Street, MS 09-06
Sacramento, CA 95814

​​​​(916) 323-9198
 (916) 322-4862
 DMR Headquarters
 DMR Webmaster

Report Suspected Unpermitted Activities

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

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