Mining and Reclamation Related Organizations

Interstate Mining Compact Commission

The Interstate Mining Compact Commission (IMCC) is composed of the governors of 20 states. Its goal is effective regulatory programs to conserve natural resources and secure a vibrant mineral economy. New York is an associate member of IMCC; Steven Potter, Chief of the Bureau of Resource Management and Development, represents the Governor on the commission.

A significant portion of IMCC's work is dedicated to the environmental protection issues associated with mineral development. Issues recently pursued by the IMCC include mine waste regulation, ground water and storm water regulations, inactive and abandoned mine reclamation, and zoning and other land use restrictions.

National Association of State Land Reclamationists

The National Association of State Land Reclamationists (NASLR) is composed of about 25 states and provinces with regulatory programs dedicated to restoring lands and waters affected by mining. As a nationally recognized authority on the reclamation of mined lands, NASLR advocates research, innovative technology and professional discourse to foster the restoration environmental resources. All DEC Mined Land Reclamation Specialists are members of NASLR. Joe Moskiewicz and Steven Potter are former presidents of the association.

NASLR promotes lasting partnerships among state land reclamationists, private mining groups and other interested parties to endorse and sponsor programs that advance the art and science of land reclamation. DEC hosted the 1997 joint annual meeting of IMCC and NASLR in Lake Placid, New York. Technical presentations by national experts and discussions with these leaders provided new ideas and approaches to reclamation and environmental protection.