thank you for attending THE 2024 CONFERENCE IN LEADVILLE! See you in 2026.
Formerly known as the San Juan Mining and Reclamation Conference, the roots of this event will always exist in the San Juan Mountains. However, the history of mining in Colorado extends throughout the Rockies. Therefore, we are excited to expand the geographic reach of our conference and our name. We are now called the Rocky Mountain Mining and Reclamation Conference.
Our mission is to bring together diverse professions and perspectives to think collectively about mining and its impacts. We aim to discuss science and policy of preserving and restoring water quality at mine sites and mine lands remediation. The result is new partnerships on restoration and remediation projects, improved processes, and state-of-the-art best practices that foster both economic and environmental health.
LOCATION: Leadville, CO
DATE: May 22-24, 2024
THEME: Elevating Our Impact
GENERAL EVENT SCHEDULE:
Weds May 22, evening: Keynote, meet and greet, and poster session at Tabor Opera House
Thurs May 23, 8:00am-4:00pm: Conference technical talks at Colorado Mountain College (breakfast + lunch included on site)
Thurs May 23, evening: Reception and dinner at Freight
Fri May 24, times will vary: Field trips in the Leadville region (+ box lunch)
TOURS: There were five tours planned for Friday, May 24th. Note that tours may be added as opportunities arise.
Eagle Mine and Belden Town Site
Climax Mine and Irish Miners’ Memorial
National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum plus Tabor Opera House
Mineral Belt Trail and EPA Superfund Sites
Yak Water Treatment Plant and Black Cloud & Irene Mines
STUDENTS: If you are an interested student and need financial assistance, please reach out to Morley at mbeckman@schnabel-eng.com. Limited discounted spots are available in exchange for volunteering at the event.
SPONSORSHIP: You can help us put on future events by becoming a sponsor. Contact Alex (alex@mountainstudies.org) or Morley (mbeckman@schnabel-eng.com).
thank you to our 2024 sponsors!
2024 conference steering committee
questions? Ideas? Interested in sponsorship?
Being a sponsor is a partnership in which your company and our event benefit. It’s a great way to show your support for innovating reclamation and make your brand known in the Rocky Mountain region. Learn about sponsorship levels by clicking the link below. Questions? Contact Tanya Ishikawa at tanya@uncompahgrewatershed.org or call 970.325.3010.
