Mining inevitably disturbs land. Modern mines reclaim the surface during and after mining is completed, returning the land to useful purposes.  Following is information about a few of the many mined land reclamation success stories. Note the differences in the pictures between how the land looks during mining and how it looks after mining.  The reclaimed mine lands are usually more attractive to wildlife and human uses than before mining started.  

Industrial Mineral Mining Reclamation Success Stories

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association Environmental Eagle Award

The Environmental Eagle Award was created in 1992 by the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association. The award provides national recognition for aggregate-producing companies actively contributing to the maintenance of the environment in and around their operations, as evidenced by a corporate commitment to the full use of environmental controls and systems.