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DOGAMI 2016 Mined Land Reclamation Awards |
Monday, June 26, 2017 03:00 AM |
The Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) presented awards for the 2016 Mined Land Reclamation during OCAPA's 2017 Annual Conference at Eagle Crest Resort.
MINED LAND RECLAMATION AWARDS RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED News Release from Oregon Dept. of Geology and Mineral Industries REDMOND, Ore. - The Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) today announced the recipients of its annual Mined Land Reclamation Awards. Protecting endangered fish through construction of engineered channels, reclaiming mined land to timber production concurrently with completion of mining, and reclaiming mined land for industrial business use are among the efforts recognized for the 2016 calendar year. Honorees are: Outstanding Reclamation: Irvin and Maryjane Sharp for exceeding requirements and creating diverse riparian habitat in final reclamation of their sand and gravel site outside Molalla. Voluntary Reclamation: Scappoose Sand & Gravel Co. for their multi-decade commitment to restoring mined land back to industrial use through innovative techniques in recycling and backfilling. Outstanding Operator: South Chemult Pumice Inc. is being recognized for excellent ongoing operations, including concurrent reclamation practices. Good Neighbor Award: Charles and Irene Kornegay are being recognized for their quick and sustained efforts to address previous operator errors at their upland quarry near The Dalles, and working with the adjacent landowner to protect property and natural resources. Oregon Plan Award: Knife River Corporation Northwest is being recognized for their commitment to ensuring long-term stability of a Sweet Home site by protecting endangered fish species through engineering solutions, as well as final reclamation of mined land to fish and wildlife habitat. About the Mined Land Reclamation Awards Additional information about the awardees is available at: http://www.oregongeology.org/mlrr/awards.htm Contact Info: Visit the State of Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries MLRR webpage for complete information on nominations criteria and submission dates. |