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Gold King Mine spill

Five environmental issues to watch in 2021

Five environmental issues to watch in 2021

Drought, overuse of public lands, mine cleanup top list in Southwest Colorado

December 31, 2020

After 44 years, Butch Knowlton retires from La Plata County

After 44 years, Butch Knowlton retires from La Plata County

and rescue director helped countless people through emergencies

November 16, 2020

Silverton Superfund site to remain on high-priority list, EPA says

Silverton Superfund site to remain on high-priority list, EPA says

‘Emphasis List’ created to speed up what can be lengthy processes

September 25, 2020

EPA announces Colorado-based office to clean abandoned mines

EPA announces Colorado-based office to clean abandoned mines

of Mountains, Deserts and Plains will lead remediation, including Gold King Mine

September 6, 2020

EPA settles with Utah over Gold King Mine spill

EPA settles with Utah over Gold King Mine spill

The pH levels from the discharge at the Gold King Mine blowout on Aug. 5, 2105, the day of the…

Five years after Gold King Mine spill, water quality remains a concern

Five years after Gold King Mine spill, water quality remains a concern

a few days in August 2015, invisible mining pollutants could be seen by the world

EPA proposes permanent mine waste dump site north of Silverton

EPA proposes permanent mine waste dump site north of Silverton

Project needs approval from Sunnyside Gold, a company potentially on hook for costs

EPA will temporarily plug ‘bad boy’ mine near Silverton

EPA will temporarily plug ‘bad boy’ mine near Silverton

Experiment will help agency understand region’s hydrology, evaluate long-term solution

Forecast for Animas River flows doesn’t look rosy

Forecast for Animas River flows doesn’t look rosy

average peak expected during early runoff

New Mexico to address lingering concerns of Gold King Mine spill

New Mexico to address lingering concerns of Gold King Mine spill

Feedback session planned this week with Navajo farmers

Owner of Gold King Mine not happy with proposed cleanup solution

Owner of Gold King Mine not happy with proposed cleanup solution

groups call for plugging of discharging mines

January 24, 2020

EPA looks to develop road map for mine cleanup around Silverton

EPA looks to develop road map for mine cleanup around Silverton

What’s the best way to approach improving water quality in the Animas River?

November 19, 2019

EPA: Mine spilling waste into Animas River returns to normal

EPA: Mine spilling waste into Animas River returns to normal

says water sample results should be available next week

October 11, 2019

One less mine to clean in Superfund site near Silverton?

One less mine to clean in Superfund site near Silverton?

pile was considered a top contributor to heavy metals in upper Animas

September 8, 2019

Animas River Stakeholders disband after 25 years of cleanup efforts

Animas River Stakeholders disband after 25 years of cleanup efforts

Group’s role fell into doubt after Superfund established outside Silverton

August 29, 2019

EPA names new lead for Bonita Peak Mining District Superfund site

EPA names new lead for Bonita Peak Mining District Superfund site

Christina Progess at helm of cleanup around Silverton

August 22, 2019

Where to store sludge? Sunnyside Gold offers site to the EPA

Where to store sludge? Sunnyside Gold offers site to the EPA

Water-treatment plant produces 4,600 cubic yards of waste byproduct per year

August 15, 2019

Bonita Peak Superfund not affected by EPA shakeup

Bonita Peak Superfund not affected by EPA shakeup

around Silverton remain on immediate action list

EPA drills into American Tunnel to unravel mine pollution mystery

EPA drills into American Tunnel to unravel mine pollution mystery

by desire to know what lies beneath, crews bore deeper every day

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

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

mining company refused work order last week

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

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’

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

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

Despite findings, agency says cleanup remains a priority

Is EPA protecting mining history around Superfund site?

Is EPA protecting mining history around Superfund site?

says it is complying with historic preservation standards

Partisan bills compete to reform hard-rock mining laws

Partisan bills compete to reform hard-rock mining laws

Democrats and Republicans propose different solutions