Environmental cleanup

Superfund project manager known for community outreach

“If you have Rebecca, you are extremely lucky,” said Tony Berget, a former Lincoln County Commissioner in Libby, Montana, home…

October 2, 2016

Regional News

Idaho Springs emerges from Superfund cleanup with optimism

But after a three-decade, $62 million Superfund cleanup, Clear Creek now lives up to its pristine-sounding name, at least most…

September 18, 2016

Local News

Grass-roots cleanups continue in Silverton mining district

Lackawanna Mill project shows small steps can spur environmental success stories

September 13, 2016

Local News

EPA adds Bonita Peak Mining District to Superfund list

Listing for remediations comes about 1 year after Gold King Mine spill

September 7, 2016

Local News

Carbon Junction enters new era of use after mine scars healed

Oakridge Energy remediates land and is terminating mine permit in popular recreational area

September 5, 2016

Local News

Heavy rains cause overflow at EPA’s water-treatment plant

of public notification caused widespread rumors this week

August 25, 2016

Local News

EPA sues Wildcat Mining over violations of Clean Water Act

Wildcat president says EPA complaint holding up work

August 17, 2016

Regional News

Navajos sue feds over Gold King Mine spill

‘EPA, we’re holding your feet to the fire’

August 16, 2016

Regional News

Navajo Nation to sue EPA over Gold King Mine spill for damages

Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye, Navajo Attorney General Ethel Branch and other tribal officials plan to announce Tuesday that they…

August 15, 2016

Local News

Ophir mine cleanup project in limbo

Project led by former Gold King point man not approved for action, EPA says

August 10, 2016

Local News

EPA: Released documents will be made searchable

uploaded 29,000 documents in response to Gold King Mine spill

August 4, 2016

Local News

Ignacio company cited for pipeline that leaked into Ute Creek

spill leaked into a tributary of the Los Pinos River

July 13, 2016

Local News

Pollution-control systems added to Rico Argentine Mine

Upgrades designed to prevent contamination of Dolores River

July 11, 2016

Local News

Pollution control systems added to Rico Argentine mine

Upgrades are designed to prevent contamination of Dolores River

July 7, 2016

Local News

House passes bill to push abandoned mine cleanup

of three bills tied to Gold King Mine spill

July 7, 2016

Local News

Comments show overwhelming support for Superfund

closed June 13; only few oppose

July 2, 2016

Local News

EPA’s Gold King point man to retire

Questions remain on who ordered excavation of Gold King Mine

June 19, 2016

Local News

Lightner Creek mobile home owner reprimanded again

says deadlines missed on fix for leaking sewage pit

June 13, 2016

Local News

Will Navajos’ sovereign status exempt it from fed regs?

Country’s largest reservation will argue coal mine status in court

June 9, 2016

Local News

La Plata County to consider comments on Superfund

also set to begin sampling water in early June

May 25, 2016

Local News

Economic adviser will help Silverton through mine cleanup

2-year grant will help fund position during mine cleanup

May 22, 2016

Local News

Officials: New Mexico slighted in mine spill aftermath

‘We’re not treated like stakeholders down here’

May 18, 2016

Local News

Sen. Cory Gardner’s bill would force EPA to repay all Gold King spill costs

The bill, titled the “Gold King Accountability and Compensation for Taxpayers” is co-sponsored by Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah. The legislation…

May 18, 2016

Local News

Animas River alert system to use sensors, river spotters

Residents can receive river notifications through CodeRED

May 17, 2016