We have become a virtual society; and we are constantly seeking out information via the internet, Facebook, Twitter etc. Therefore, communicating through virtual means is essential in this day and age. Telling a story or sending a message also requires a visual element, i.e. pictures.
Reclamation of mined lands is one of the success stories of our industry that can capitalize on the virtual world. In order for the public to learn about reclamation and the positive outcomes it can have, pictures of reclamation successes need to be available. Through illustrating and publicizing the outcome of reclamation it will garner further understanding and support for the surface mining industry.
One major way to publish California reclamation projects virtually or online is by creating a digital platform where operators have a common location to post pictures and information about their reclamation projects. The ideal digital platform to host and share reclamation content easily is through a blog. A blog looks and acts very similar to a website; however, a blog's success depends on activity. It must be constantly updated (posting) with articles, stories and pictures. A minimal effort is required to put together a few pictures and post them to a blog. However, it can result in a significant positive impact for the industry.
Galvanizing operators to share their reclamation projects online is a key aspect to the success of publishing content that showcases reclamation. With that said, EnviroMINE has initiated a blog dedicated to promoting reclamation success stories in California. The site is called Blog 4 Reclamation Success (blog4recsuccess.com), and the goal is to foster greater recognition among the construction aggregates industry for their outstanding commitment to successful reclamation projects.
We hope that this blog will become an important online resource to advocate reclamation activity in California. We are inviting the construction aggregates industry of California to share information and photos about their reclamation projects by submitting them to blog4recsuccess.com.
This is the perfect opportunity to showcase and promote reclamation projects online; and its free! Please visit Blog 4 Reclamation Success to view our posts on reclamation. If you are interested in submitting to
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