MMSA ABANDONED MINE LANDS SYMPOSIUM - OPTIONAL DAY 2 TOUR

3220 South 48th Street,Phoenix AZ 85040

07 April, 2022

Description

Field Trip - Visit two AML sites on the Prescott National Forest MMSA AML Summit leadership, the AZ Department of Environmental Quality, and the US Forest Service are excited to offer a field trip that will visit two AML sites on the Prescott National Forest. These tours will collectively illustrate what can and cannot be done to improve Abandoned Mine Sites without federal Good Samaritan legislation in place to protect those willing to voluntarily improve these legacy landscapes. Building on the themes discussed during the 4th Annual AML Summit, representatives from the AZ Department of Environmental Quality and the US Forest Service will discuss how the nuances of site characterization, project planning, success metrics, and stakeholder collaboration led to successful outcomes at each site. Some walking and light hiking will be involved at some locations, so please come prepared and dress accordingly (sturdy close-toed shoes, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc) Field trip tour packets and driving instructions will be distributed during the Summit on April 6th. 7:00 AM Meet at Holiday Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport (3220 South 48th Street Phoenix AZ 85040) 7:30 AM Depart Holiday Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport 9:30 AM ARCO Gas Station Pit Stop (286 Walker Rd, Prescott, AZ 86303) 10:30 AM Tour of McKinley Mill Mine 11:30 AM Boxed Lunch at Enchanted Forest Trail Campground 1:00 PM ARCO Gas Station Pit Stop (286 Walker Rd, Prescott, AZ 86303) 2:00 PM Tour of Poland Walker Tunnel/Poland Mine 3:30 PM Circle K Gas Station Pit Stop (10068 S Hwy 69, Mayer, AZ 86333) 5:00 PM Return to Holiday Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport 3220 (South 48th Street Phoenix AZ 85040) Space is limited, so please reserve soon. Price includes transportation, lunch, beverages and snacks.