Nobody denies the tremendous benefits that natural resources has had for the economic growth of the United States. What few people acknowledge, however, is the tremendous environmental damage inflicted as a result of this quest for growth. Among the most obvious type of damage is the physical carnage left behind as a result of large-scale surface mining operations.
Yet, thanks to an act of Congress, when mining stops, reclamation begins.
The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 led to the creation of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE). Reclamation projects at both the federal and state level seek to ultimately restore mined lands to natural or economically usable states. Emphasis is placed on correcting serious problems pertaining to public health and safety in addition to aesthetic restoration. This is done in an effort to help both ecosystems & citizens impacted by such detrimental, albeit necessary, operations find closure.
The Coalition for Responsible Equitable Economic Development (CREED LA) proudly supports environmentally-responsible construction projects throughout Los Angeles that not only have a positive impact on the local community, but support LA’s working families as well.
CREED LA fights to ensure that developers pay fair wages to all the hard working construction professionals throughout the industry while simultaneously providing them with quality health care, continued training, and trustworthy retirement plans. To learn more about how our non-profit organization supports those building a better, greener world for us all, contact CREED LA at (877) 810-7473.