EPISODE · Jan 23, 2025 · 34 MIN
Episode 76 — Abandoned Mine Reclamation And Environmental Education, With Robert Hughes '95
from The People of Penn State · host Penn State Alumni Association
Robert Hughes '95 has 30 years of experience in abandoned mine land reclamation, water pollution control technologies, environmental education, and capacity building in coalfield communities throughout Pennsylvania. As the Executive Director of the Eastern PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation (EPCAMR), Robert is a coalition builder, grant writer and grant administrator, and coordinator of 26 Commonwealth-wide conferences on abandoned mine reclamation. The mission of EPCAMR is to encourage the reclamation and redevelopment of land affected by past mining practices. This includes reducing hazards to health and safety, eliminating soil erosion, improving water quality, and returning land affected by past mining practices to productive use.Learn more about EPCAMR through its website. Connect with Robert on LinkedIn. Please note: This episode was previously recorded in November of 2024, before the departure of host Paul Clifford ’20g from the Alumni Association. For more alumni stories, visit pennstatermag.com
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Robert Hughes '95 has 30 years of experience in abandoned mine land reclamation, water pollution control technologies, environmental education, and capacity building in coalfield communities throughout Pennsylvania. As the Executive Director of the Eastern PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation (EPCAMR), Robert is a coalition builder, grant writer and grant administrator, and coordinator of 26 Commonwealth-wide conferences on abandoned mine reclamation. The mission of EPCAMR is to en...
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