For information and educational resources related to coal and mining in Kentucky, visit the links on this page.

The American Coal Foundation develops, produces and disseminates coal-related educational materials and programs designed for teachers and students.

The Kentucky Geological Survey provides scientifically based information on Kentucky's geology and mineral and water resources for citizens, researchers, industry and government.

The U.S. Geological Survey collects, monitors, analyzes and provides scientific understanding about natural resources. 

The Energy Information Administration provides official energy statistics from the U.S. government.  Statistics include historical data related to coal prices, production, reserves, distribution, consumption, forecasts, imports and exports for the United States and internationally from 1949 to 2004.

The Office of Surface Mining Learning Gateway provides educational Web pages dealing with coal mining and its regulation under the Surface Mining Law. The site is designed for high school students.

The Kentucky Coal Education Web site presents factual, useful information about coal in a fun and productive way.

The National Mining Association provides production, employment and consumption statistics for Kentucky and other states.

The Mineral Information Institute (MII) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to educating youth about the science of minerals and other natural resources. MII works with interested professional and scientific associations and various government and education agencies to develop materials that are directly usable by teachers in a variety of subjects and grade levels.

The Kentucky Coal Mining Museum collects and preserves the rich history of coal camps throughout Kentucky.

The Education and Outreach program of Kentucky's Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet provides environmental education and information resources to students, teachers and the general public.