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EPA says it will carry out work Sunnyside Gold refuses to do

mining company refused work order last week

July 16, 2019

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Sunnyside Gold says ‘no’ to EPA’s work order at Superfund

company: ‘SGC will no longer be a pawn in this never-ending science project’

July 10, 2019

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EPA finds low risk to human health at Superfund site near Silverton

Despite findings, agency says cleanup remains a priority

June 20, 2019

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Is EPA protecting mining history around Superfund site?

says it is complying with historic preservation standards

June 9, 2019

Local News

EPA to tackle one of most vexing polluters in Animas River basin

American Tunnel poses complex situation for Superfund cleanup

June 7, 2019

Local News

EPA finalizes action plan for Silverton-area Superfund

will address 23 mine sites over next five years

May 23, 2019

Local News

La Plata County hit with ‘F’ score for ozone levels

American Lung Association says the number of unsafe days is on the rise

May 2, 2019

Local News

EPA wants to restore aquatic life in four stretches of waterways

to focus on four areas in Animas River basin

April 25, 2019

Local News

Larry Perino, one of the last Sunnyside Gold employees, announces retirement

Reclamation manager looks back at Silverton’s mining past

April 18, 2019

Local News

Winter weather forces closure of Gold King Mine treatment plant

Facility built to resist cold, but snowfall and avalanches become problematic

March 15, 2019

Local News

What are the ultimate goals for Superfund cleanup around Silverton?

hopes to improve water quality in Animas River below Silverton

March 13, 2019

Local News

EPA’s lead in Superfund around Silverton announces retirement

Rebecca Thomas wraps up more than three decades cleaning up sites around country

March 6, 2019

Local News

Sunnyside Gold says EPA should be recused from leading Silverton Superfund cleanup

company says federal agency has a conflict of interest

February 25, 2019

Regional News

50 million gallons of polluted water pours daily from U.S. mine sites

That torrent is poisoning aquatic life and tainting water supplies in Montana, California, Colorado, Oklahoma and at least five other…

February 24, 2019

Local News

EPA places Silverton’s Superfund site on fast-track pilot program

Peak is 1 of 6 programs selected nationwide

February 7, 2019

Local News

Citizens group for Superfund site to meet Thursday for first time

Members will provide direct input to EPA about cleanup activities

January 28, 2019

Local News

Plant treats Gold King Mine waste despite government shutdown

says budget battle will not affect operations

December 26, 2018

Local News

EPA: Gold King Mine spill had no immediate, long-term impacts

confirms other organizations’ findings

December 4, 2018

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Community group forming to provide Superfund input

Applications for 15-person board now being accepted

November 30, 2018

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Companies agree to pay nearly $1M for Silverton Superfund cleanup

marks first ‘potentially responsible party’ payment

November 8, 2018

Local News

Which was worse for water quality: Gold King Mine spill or 416 Fire floods?

compared metal loading in both events; results surprised researchers

November 3, 2018

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EPA asks courts to toss Navajo Nation’s lawsuit over Gold King Mine spill

seeking $130 million in damages from 2015 spill

November 2, 2018

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EPA’s quick-action Superfund plan receives flak from commenters

say money could be better spent elsewhere

September 14, 2018

Local News

Study finds no lasting impacts from Gold King Mine spill

River returned to pre-event conditions a week after blowout

August 24, 2018