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Areas of Focus [Edit]
Mining and Refining Ores | Minerals Law and Policy | Environmental Justice | Environmental Education | Energy Efficiency and Conservation | Community Training | Fossil Fuels | Conservation Policy | Conservation Area Protection | Practical Conservation | Environmental Law and Policy | Community Resources | Property Rights
About [Edit]
The Center for Coalfield Justice was formed as the "Tri-State Citizens Mining Network" in 1994 by a coalition of
grassroots groups and individuals concerned about the effects coal mining had on
communities and the environment. The people involved recognized the need to work
together to build a strong voice in the coalfield community. By working
together, the groups provide mutual support for local events and share
information beneficial in each group’s efforts. Tri-State was incorporated in
1999 and changed it's name to Center for Coalfield Justice in 2007.
Outreach and Education
Outreach and Education
- Provide citizens groups with information and organizing assistance
- Help concerned citizens prepare testimony
for public hearings
- Develop and conduct training workshops for
members
- Deliver presentations to civic clubs, universities, and other public forums
- Provide citizens with contact
information
- Inform coalfield residents about their legal
rights
- Assist those impacted by mining with filing complaints
- Hold rallies on important coalfield
issues
- Conduct media tours of damaged structures, properties and water resources
- Attend hearings and submit comments on
permit applications
- Coordinate meetings with regulatory agencies
to advocate for just laws, regulations, and policies
- Educate legislators about mining
issues
- Comment on proposed legislation, regulations, and policies
- Filed lawsuit to require mining companies to post sufficient bonds for reclamation cost
