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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF RECLAMATION SCIENCES 2027 ANNUAL MEETING CALL FOR ABSTRACTS/PAPERS

Join us for an unforgettable experience at the 44th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Reclamation Sciences (ASRS) — your premier opportunity to connect with top reclamation professionals and decision-makers in the mining and restoration industries!

Whether you’re showcasing products, sharing innovations, or exploring the latest research, this is the event to be at in 2027. Meet the people shaping the future of reclamation and land management in a vibrant, collaborative environment.

We’re heading to Pittsburgh, PA, and this year’s host venue is the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

Submitting Your Abstract

Abstracts must be submitted by 2/28/27 at 11:59pm central time.

Abstracts with preliminary data will be considered so long as the results will be presented at ASRS 2027.

2027 Technical Session Areas

  • Agriculture and Crops on Reclaimed Sites
  • AMD Treatment: Active Practices and Case Studies
  • AMD Treatment: Passive Practices and Case Studies
  • AMLER Projects: Case Studies
  • Beneficial Use of Reclaimed Mines by Wildlife
  • Community Engagement Before, During, and After Reclamation
  • Engineering/Construction
  • Geomorphic Design in Reclamation
  • Geospatial Analysis and Remote Sensing for Reclamation Planning and Monitoring
  • Hydrogeochemical Factors Affecting Mine Water Remediation
  • Identification, Characterization, and Recovery of Rare Earth Elements and Critical Minerals
  • IIJA Projects: Opportunities, Challenges, and Case Studies
  • Industrial Reclamation in the Greater Pittsburgh Area
  • Invasive Plants, Insects, and Animals on Mine Sites in Appalachia
  • Mine Lands and Data Center Development
  • Overburden and Soil Quality and Placement in Reclamation
  • Reclaiming and Restoring Abandoned Mined Lands
  • Reclamation of Coal Mines
  • Reclamation of Hard Rock Mines
  • Reclamation of Linear Disturbances -Pipelines, Transmission Lines, Transportation Corridors
  • Reclamation of Oil and Gas sites
  • Reclamation Practices and Tricks
  • Recovery from Natural Disasters
  • REE/CM from Mining Wastes, Mine Drainage, and/or Mining Byproducts
  • Reforestation
  • Reimagine Appalachia
  • Renewable Energy Development Alongside Reclamation
  • Sludge Management
  • Technology
  • Terrestrial or Aquatic Habitat for Wildlife
  • Updates in Active Mining Permitting and Reclamation Practices
  • Urban and Suburban Restoration
  • Urban Land Reclamation
  • Vegetation
  • Vegetation Establishment and Management
  • Water
  • Weed Management in Reclamation
  • Wildlife
  • …and more!

Abstract Submission Instructions

DUE DATE: Abstracts must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (central time) on 2/28/27

Members and non-members are encouraged to submit original research abstracts for consideration as either a poster or oral presentation. Abstracts should consist of original, completed work that has not been accepted for publication in a journal.

Authors need to be aware of patent considerations before submitting abstracts for publication.

Abstracts with preliminary data will be considered, so long as the results will be presented at ASRS 2027.

Abstract Submission Guidelines

All abstracts must be submitted online at https://www.fass-abstracts.org/meetinginfo.asp?meetingcode=362

  • It will not be possible to submit abstracts after 2/28/27 at 11:59pm central time.
  • When you submit your abstract, you will be given a tracking number and password. Make a note of these; they will allow you to revise your submitted abstract at any time until the deadline.
  • Space limitations allow a maximum of 250-300 words.
    • The word count does not include author names and affiliations. The system will automatically reject abstracts that are too long.
  • Detailed abstracts are limited to 250 to 300 words and should provide a statement of the problem, methods and materials, experimental design, preliminary results and conclusions.
  • The language of the symposium is English.
  • Please indicate your first and second choice Technical Session in which you think your paper should be considered from the list on the submission page.
  • Indicate organization and city, state, country for each author.
  • Indicate the presenting author by checking the bubble next to their name.
  • The title of your abstract should be short and descriptive.
  • Units of measurement are to be expressed in SI Units, such as g m-2 (grams per square meter), mmols kg-2 (millimole per kilogram).
    • Non-SI Units and English units are to be avoided.
  • The use of color graphics and electronic images is acceptable.
  • If your abstract includes a table: The electronic submission form allows submission of 1 table per abstract (optional), and the content of the table will count towards the keystroke limit. The printed abstract width allows for 70 keystrokes per line, including spaces. Tables should be a maximum of 10 columns and 15 rows; keep this in mind when you are formatting tables. Tables that are too wide cannot be formatted properly.
  • Identify additional keywords by typing them out in a list.

The author submitting the abstract is responsible for its content and the quality of the preparation.
The ASRS Technical Program Sub-Committee is responsible for accepting or rejecting abstracts. Criteria for acceptance or rejection will include those outlined here and in the “Quality Standards for Abstracts” document. The committee will also consider originality, clarity, and merit. Consolidation of results into a single, combined abstract is encouraged whenever possible.

No-Show Policy

If an abstract is accepted for presentation as an oral or poster, the author(s) must register for the annual meeting to present and answer questions. If a presenter is not registered for the meeting by April 3, 2027, the abstract will not be published. It will be removed from the program and will no longer be available for presentation at the meeting.

Quality Standards for Abstracts

An abstract is a communication of restricted length that permits informed readers to evaluate significant contributions of a scientific study, scientific method, teaching technique, or extension technique. An abstract becomes a part of the permanent literature. Therefore, clearly stated, simple sentences with exact wording must be used to ensure clarity and brevity.

AN ABSTRACT SHOULD MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

  1. The objectives of the presentation are clearly and concisely stated at the beginning of the abstract.
  2. Pertinent methodological conditions (such as the population and sample, design, instrumentation, methodology used, assessment of methodology, data collection, and data analysis) are included to define the scope of the work.
  3. The information in the abstract includes those details that directly influence the interpretation or enhance the understanding of the results or methodologies presented.
  4. The results are compiled, condensed, and presented with great care. Only information that is discussed is presented. Only data relating to the objectives are reported. Any statistical inferences shall be sufficiently detailed to authenticate interpretation of the data. One simple, illustrative table may be used if it is the most effective method to convey the results in a clear manner.
  5. Abstracts detailing teaching or extension philosophy must be innovative, such as a new idea or creative modification or application of an existing idea. Abstracts should also be of national significance to demonstrate application of said philosophy and to provide an evaluation of their effectiveness.
  6. A clearly stated conclusion is essential.

AN ABSTRACT IS UNACCEPTABLE IF IT:

  • contains grammatical errors or meaningless statements or both;
  • presents data without appropriate statistical analyses or measurements of data variability;
  • includes no data or statements relating to the objectives;
  • does not use the metric system;
  • contains typing errors;
  • fails to comply with submission requirements; or
  • presents opinion or speculation with no demonstrated use in a teaching or extension experience.

The quality of an abstract for presentation is a direct reflection of the reputation of the author(s) and the ASRS. If you need clarification of, or additional information on, abstract quality or submission, please contact us at [email protected].