American Society of Mining and Reclamation Dr. Robert G. Darmody Emeritus Professor of Pedology, University of Illinois Executive Secretary, American Society of Mining and Reclamation Professor Zhenqi Hu Institute of Land Reclamation and Ecological Restoration China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing)
American Society of Mining and Reclamation - The American Society for Mining and Reclamation (ASMR) is a Professional Society with about 300 members, originated in 1973. - Members include representatives of mining companies, consulting services, universities, students, and federal and state regulatory agencies.
American Society of Mining and Reclamation Current Membership Country Count USA 225 Canada 14 Australia 11 South Africa 2 Greece 1 Poland 1 China 1 Japan 1 United Kingdom 1 New Zealand 1
Objectives of ASMR - Encourage communication among all stakeholders in effective reclamation of disturbed lands. - Promote and support research relating to reclamation. - Provide technical expertise to agencies, organizations, or others who seek assistance in the development and execution of research, demonstration projects, or reclamation plans. - Support educational programs relating to reclamation.
ASMR Technical Divisions - Ecology - Forestry/Wildlife - Geotechnical Engineering - International Tailings Reclamation - Land Use Planning and Design - Soils/Overburden - Water Management
ASMR Publications - Reclamation Matters: a bi-annual magazine which includes articles of general interest from meeting presentations and announcements of upcoming national meetings and other matters of society interest. - The Journal of the American Society of Mining and Reclamation (JASMR): a peer-reviewed scientific publication. - ASMR Web Site: ASMR.US, includes information on the society and other reclamation related items.
ASMR National Meetings - National Meeting is the largest event for the Society providing opportunities for members and guests to become familiar with diverse reclamation challenges and accomplishments. 2018 attendance; 199 from 7 countries. - Field trips highlight reclamation activities at meeting location. - Presentations include reclamation research and demonstrations practices and accomplishments worldwide. - Awards are given to outstanding professional reclamationist and students.
ASMR National Meeting 2018 Country Count USA 184 Canada 5 China 4 Japan 3 Poland 1 Australia 1 United Kingdom 1 Attendee Class Count Member 78 Non-Member 71 Student 25 Sponsor/Exhibitor 16 Complementary 9
ASMR Field Trips
ASMR Professional Awards 1) Plass Lifelong Reclamation 2) Barnhisel Reclamation Researcher 3) Reclamationist of the Year 4) Pioneers in Reclamation 5) Distinction in Reclamation 6) Early Career Professor Zhenqi Hu ASMR Researcher of the Year Award
ASMR Student Awards 1) Scholarships at BS, MS, and PhD levels 2) Poster and oral presentations 3) Travel grants
ASMR International Relationships International Affiliation of Land Reclamationists (IALR) is a means to expedite technology transfer between members of similar organizations and interests in China, Canada, Australia, Great Britain, and the United States. All members of ASMR are automatically affiliate members of the IALR as well. Coordinator; Dr. W. Lee Daniels Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, 24061-0404 USA E-mail: wdaniels@vt.edu ~ Website: www.landrehab.org
International Initiative THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR LAND RECLAMATION AND ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION OF MINING AREAS Dr. Zhenqi Hu - Professor, Institute of Land Reclamation and Ecological Restoration, China Objectives University of Mining and Technology-Beijing. -1. Vice Organize Chairman academic and Secretary-General activities and sharing of the experiences Committee and of progress Land Reclamation in reclamation and Ecological technology Restoration, and practices. China Coal Society. 2. Applying for research grants, performing technical research, and cooperating on key scientific and technologic problems. 3. Cultivating international land reclamation and ecological restoration talent. 4. Provide recommendations to governmental decision-makers. 5. Provide technical consultations on ecological remediation to interested parties.
Recent International Initiative
Recent International Initiatives Professor Zhenqi Hu, China Dr. Christos Tsadilas, Greece
Recent International Initiative
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Reclaimed Subsidence Panel, Jining
Recent International Initiative ASMR 2019