Federal funding coming to Ohio for abandoned mine cleanup, but at reduced rate

By: Susan Tebben

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: June 16, 2026

Words: 761

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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Despite federal cuts by Congress to a program to help Appalachian states clean up damage from coal mines, some money will be flowing to states including Ohio in the form of federal grants.

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement announced grants for abandoned mine land cleanup, brought about under a federal infrastructure law.

According to the Ohio River Valley Institute, the grants are meant to be used to repair waterways and land damage …

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