We’re actively planning the next conference, striving to improve this already cherished conference. More details will be coming soon. In the meantime, check out the information from last year’s event.

Reconnect & Reboot

a meetup in Ouray, organized by the San Juan Mining & Reclamation Conference Committee

September 29th-30th | Ouray, Colorado

Field trip registrants can find maps and tips for the day on pages 4 and 5 of the program at the yellow link below. Whether or not you are joining us for field trips, please join us for happy hours at Colorado Boy Southwest Pub and Sauvage Spectrum.

Also, please remember to fill out the survey about your Reconnect experience on page 7 of the program.

The first 100 registrants get a free beer from CO Boy at Friday’s Happy Hour!

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE:

The primary goals of this annual conference are to educate the public and other stakeholders on the science and policy of mining, mine lands remediation, and water quality as it relates to non-point source pollution, to improve mining practices, and addressing water quality impairments through workshops, field tours, and presentations. Each year the conference is hosted in a different San Juan community to highlight the host area’s mining heritage and successes in conducting mine remediation and water quality improvement projects.

As a change of pace from previous conferences, this Meetup will offer a low-key, casual event and field tours that emphasize networking and time to reconnect with experts, the mining industry, and community partners. The event will maximize the amount of networking, social interaction, and relationship building and reduce the number of presentations in order to make the most of an in-person gathering.

Schedule of events

Thursday, September 29

2:30-4:30 p.m. Open Houses at Ouray Hydroelectric Plant and The Western Hotel-Spa-Kitchen

4:30-5:30 p.m. Break

5:30 p.m. Doors open for reception and reclamation consultant and supplier exhibits at Wright Opera House

7-8:40 p.m. Innovation Updates & Keynote Talk by Artist & Mine Waste Recycler John Sabraw at Wright Opera House

8:30-9:30 p.m. Reception continues at Wright Tavern (optional)

Friday, September 30 – SOLD OUT

Lunch is courtesy of North Wind for the morning tour participants.

9 a.m.-12 p.m. Field trip to Red Mountain Pass projects or Field trip to Camp Bird Road projects for pre-registered guests ONLY

1 p.m.-4 p.m. Field trip to Red Mountain Pass projects or Field trip to Camp Bird Road projects for pre-registered guests ONLY

4:30 p.m. Happy Hour - the first 100 conference registrants will receive a free beer, courtesy of Colorado Boy Southwest Pub plus first 50 registrants to check in on Thursday will receive a 50% discount on wine flights at Sauvage Spectrum.

2022 SPONSORS

2022 Conference Steering committeE

Questions? Ideas? Interested in being a sponsor?

Sponsorship 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 San Juan Mountain region. Learn about sponsorship levels HERE. Questions? Contact Tanya Ishikawa at tanya@uncompahgrewatershed.org or call 970.387.5161.