coverage for the entire area. “Usibelli’s Poker Flats mining area is only the second area in Alaska to be approved for Phase III bond release, and the first area was within Usibelli’s Gold Run Pass mine back in 2011,” explained Joe Usibelli Jr., President of Usibelli Coal Mine. “It’s an honor to receive this award from my peers at ASRS. I am fortunate to work with several hard- working individuals who have helped make our reclamation plan so successful,” said Sivils. “While it takes decades to achieve Phase III bond release, and there were a number of reclamation engineers before me, it has been a highlight of my career to see the completion of such milestone,” he added. Usibelli Coal Mine is Alaska’s only operating coal mine and is located approximately 11 miles north to the entrance of Denali National Park. Started in 1943 by Emil Usibelli, Usibelli Coal Mine is still family owned and operated. Usibelli began reclaiming previously mined land even before it was required by the state or federal governments. “My grandfather, Emil, and my father Joe, set the precedent of restoring Alaska to the way we found it — wild and beautiful. This is a foundation to the work we do, and I am very proud of Rich and our reclamation team for carrying on the traditions of environmental stewardship, and for receiving the ASRS Award,” said Joe Usibelli Jr., Usibelli’s President, and CEO.
Photos Courtesy Usibelli Coal Mine The after-effects of the reclamation (below) from the previous site (above) at the Poker Flats Mine.
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