Stewardship & Reclamation

We continually go the extra mile to protect our land, water, air, and wildlife because we believe in leaving things better.

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Our Stewardship

As evidenced by our numerous awards, we continually go the extra mile to protect our land, water, air, and wildlife because we believe in leaving things better. We’re honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s best for our communities, employees, customers, and shareholder.

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Reclamation Projects and Awards

  • 2017: National Good Neighbor Award – OSM, US Department of the Interior
  • 2016: Industry Reclamation and Wildlife Stewardship – WY Game and Fish Department
  • 2014: National Excellence in Surface Mining and Reclamation – OSM, US Department of the Interior
  • 2014: Wyoming Excellence in Surface Mining and Reclamation – WY Dept. of Environmental Quality
  • 2013: National Excellence in Surface Mining and Reclamation – OSM, US Department of the Interior
  • 2013: Wyoming Excellence in Surface Mining and Reclamation – WY Dept. of Environmental Quality
  • 2012: National Good Neighbor Award – OSM, US Department of the Interior
  • 2011: National Good Neighbor Award – OSM, US Department of the Interior
  • 2010: National Excellence in Surface Mining and Reclamation – OSM, US Department of the Interior
  • 2010: Wyoming Excellence in Surface Mining and Reclamation – WY Dept. of Environmental Quality
  • 2009: Wildlife Habitat Reclamation and Stewardship Award – WY Game and Fish Department
  • 2008: National Good Neighbor Award – OSM, US Department of the Interior
  • 2003: National Excellence in Surface Mining and Reclamation – OSM, US Department of the Interior
  • 2003: Wyoming Excellence in Surface Mining and Reclamation – WY Dept. of Environmental Quality
  • 2017: National Good Neighbor Award – OSM, US Department of the Interior
  • 2015: Wyoming Excellence in Surface Mining and Reclamation – WY Dept. of Environmental Quality
  • 2015: National Excellence in Surface Mining and Reclamation – OSM, US Department of the Interior
  • 2012: National Good Neighbor Award – OSM, US Department of the Interior
  • 2011: National Good Neighbor Award – OSM, US Department of the Interior
  • 2008: National Good Neighbor Award – OSM, US Department of the Interior
  • 2006: Wyoming Excellence in Surface Mining and Reclamation – WY Dept. of Environmental Quality
  • 2022: Sentinels of Safety Award – Large Surface Coal Category
  • 2022: Excellence in Reclamation National Award – Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) – Awarded for bringing 61 acres of the Upper Chinde Wetland Complex and Lower Chinde Wash Wetlands back to life at the Navajo Mine.
  • 2022: Rocky Mountain Coal Institute Award – Safety Award for Large Surface Mine
  • 2020: Excellence in Reclamation National Award – Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) – Awarded for a watershed design known as the South Barber Watershed reclamation which included the removal and redesign of an old gradient terrace.
  • 2020: National Mineral Education Award in the Public Outreach Category from Interstate Mining Compact Commission (IMCC) – Awarded for Navajo Mine’s dedication to cultivate interest in mining, reclamation, and STEM-related careers through education, outreach, and community service to help students and residents from the Navajo Nation and surrounding communities.
  • 2019: Good Neighbor Award from Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement – Awarded for Navajo Mine’s support of educational initiatives in the local communities.
  • 2016: Excellence in Reclamation National Award – Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) – Awarded for redesign and replacement of the Chinde Diversion with a natural functioning stream channel and restoration of the Upper Chinde Wetlands.
  • 2018: National Association of State Land Reclamationists – Outstanding Reclamation Award – Impressive reclamation and innovative practices
  • 2017: Thunder Basin Grasslands Prairie Ecosystem Association – Certificate of Participation to all NTEC operations – Protection of sage-grouse and other obligate species
  • 2017: Excellence in Reclamation National Award – Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) – Enhanced reclamation success through diversity of topography, soil and vegetation
  • 2012: Good Neighbor Award to all NTEC operations – Office of Surface Mining (OSM) – Reclamation & mining education outreach, flood responses
  • 2009: Excellence in Reclamation National Award – Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) – Voluntary plantings of rare mustard plant (woolly twinpod)
  • 2005 – Excellence in Reclamation National Award – Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) – Reclamation of the South Fork stream channel

Excellence in Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Award 2022 Winner

US Department of Interior’s Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) awarded NTEC the 2022 Excellence in Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Award. OSMRE Deputy Director Glenda Owens presented the award. “It takes corporate stewards, citizen public servants, and all levels of government working in partnership to ensure that land mined for coal is restored and transformed, so future generations can enjoy and use all of our lands,” said Deputy Director Glenda Owens. “The reclamation performed by this year’s awardees are excellent examples of what is possible in coal mine land reclamation envisioned by Congress in the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act.”