Anthony M. Bauer

Biography

After graduating from Utah State University, Tony went on to attain a Master’s degree from the University of Illinois, where he specialized in mine reclamation. While in school, he earned a two-year mine reclamation research scholarship from the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association.

Tony has been involved with reclamation since 1965, applying the landscape architecture principles regarding land use, environmental concerns, regulations, and community relations to mining and reclamation practices. In 1985, he served as the first chair of the ASLA Open Committee on Reclamation.

Tony co-founded Bauer-Ford Reclamation, a division of Landscape Architects and Planners, Inc., which specializes in the planning, reclamation and development of mine sites before, during and after the mining process. BFR strives to create environments that accommodate new land uses through understanding and manipulating mineral deposits and mining methods. They hope to minimize the impacts of mining on communities and environments, optimize end use development opportunities in mine sites, and maximize access to mineral resources.

Tony has written a book entitled “Shaping Landscapes for Tomorrow: Reclamation Guidebook for the Aggregate Industry”, which won a Merit Award from the Michigan Chapter ASLA in 2003. He has also produced an ASLA LATIS Electronic Publication “Reclamation of Pits and Quarries” and three one-hour internet lectures on the ASLA website entitled “Mine Reclamation”.