Publications and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Abandoned Mine Lands

Abandoned Mine Lands Report (2000)
Abandoned Mine Lands Assessment of the North Yuba Watershed (2003) (PDF)
Inventory and Assessment of Abandoned Mines on California Agency-Owned Lands (2009) (PDF)
California Abandoned Mines Prioritization Tool - Phase I Technical and Business Process Report (2017) (PDF)
Legislative Analyst's Office - Improving California's Response to the Environmental and Safety Hazards Caused by Abandoned Mines (2020 August) (PDF)

SMARA Mines

Rehabilitation of Disturbed Lands in California, a Manual for Decision Making (PDF)

News Updates

AB 3098 Purchase Preference List Update for Lead Agencies (PDF)

Legislative Reports

Report to the Legislature on Mine Reclamation Account Expenditures (2022) (PDF)
Report on the Activities of Lead Agencies and Surface Mining Operations in California (2017) (PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions

Abandoned Mine Lands FAQs (PDF)
SMARA Mines FAQs (PDF)