Wyoming Reclamation & Restoration Center

05/02/2025

🎉 Congratulations to the 2025 ASRS Society Award Winners! 🎉
We’re thrilled to recognize the remarkable individuals and teams making lasting impacts in the field of ecosystem restoration. Join us in celebrating this year's Society award winners!

🌟 William T. Plass Award – Michele Coleman
Honoring a career of leadership in mine land reclamation and environmental stewardship across Canada and the U.S., including the restoration of native species and extensive public outreach.

🌟 Richard I. and Lela M. Barnhisel Reclamation Researcher of the Year – Dr. Michael Curran
For cutting-edge work in reclamation science, spatial tools, and ecological consulting through Abnova Ecological Solutions.

🌟 Reclamationist of the Year – Monty Parke
Recognized for decades of hands-on innovation in mine site restoration, resulting in over 52,000 acres successfully reclaimed.

🌟 Early Career Award – Kelsea Green
For her growing leadership in mine water treatment and education, blending academic and consulting excellence.

🌟 Pioneer of Reclamation – Laurel Vicklund
Celebrating a career dedicated to leadership in reclamation, environmental science, and sustainable land use across the West.

🌟 Distinction in Reclamation Award – Raccoon Creek Restoration and Recovery Project (Raccoon Creek Partnership)
A testament to the power of partnership and persistence—transforming a once-dead watershed into a designated Scenic River in Southeast Ohio.

Check out the full award descriptions here: 🔗https://www.asrs.us/society-awards/🔗

12/27/2023

https://reasonstobecheerful.world/counting-bugs-to-save-birds/

As the western US struggles to save the greater sage grouse, one researcher is proving that insects can play a powerful role.

04/26/2021

Upcoming workshop on monitoring ecological restoration -- free registration available via zoom link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__K62pvTtTiyB5duValI1dg

05/26/2020

Michael Curran, a UW Ph.D student, is receiving international recognition for finding new, efficient and accurate ways to monitor reclamation efforts. Check out the full story here, https://bit.ly/UWwellpad.

11/20/2019

The 37th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Mining and Reclamation (ASMR) is June 7-11, 2020, in Duluth, MN. This conference will focus on the research, technical, and regulatory issues associated with the land and water implications of anthropogenic land disturbances. It will provide a forum...

10/06/2019

10/06/2019

https://chapter.ser.org/rockymountains/events/pub-talk-series/

09/23/2019