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Coteau’s Freedom Mine received the Distinction in Reclamation Award from the American Society of Reclamation Sciences (ASRS) for its Pollinator Habitat Project. In collaboration with the North Dakota 4-H group, the Freedom Mine provided reclaimed land to establish two pollinator plots. The project involved six high school ambassadors who learned about equipment, observed the seeding of the plots and hand-seeded certain areas. The Freedom Mine supplied post-mine land use maps, topographic maps, post-reclamation soils information and the native grassland seed mixture used in the surrounding reclaimed hayland. The two-acre plots were seeded with pollinator species chosen by the participants based on their research, creating vibrant habitats for a variety of pollinators and enriching the reclaimed landscape. The youth group played a crucial role in creating the seed mixture for the pollinator species and prepping and loading the seeding equipment. Through innovative reclamation efforts and community engagement, the Freedom Mine is setting a standard for environmental stewardship and education
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