we’re proud to announce the 2026 Rmmrc in durango, colorado
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: Durango, CO
DATE: May 18-21, 2026
THEME: Power of Place: the Sesquicentennial
GENERAL EVENT SCHEDULE:
Monday, May 18: Keynote, meet and greet, and more
Tuesday, May 19, 8:00am-4:00pm: Conference technical talks at Fort Lewis College
Wednesday, May 20: Field tours and evening reception and dinner
Thursday, May 21: Half day of conference technical talks and wrap up at Fort Lewis College
TOURS: More information coming soon!
STUDENTS: If you are an interested student and need financial assistance, please reach out to Morley at mbeckman@schnabel-eng.com.
SPONSORSHIP: You can help us put on future events by becoming a sponsor. Contact Alex (alex@mountainstudies.org) or Morley (mbeckman@schnabel-eng.com). More information coming soon.
PHOTOS FROM LEADVILLE IN 2024:
THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 SPONSORS:
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.
