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House passes bill to push abandoned mine cleanup
of three bills tied to Gold King Mine spill
Environment
Southwest Life
Drones give conservationists an aerial edge
affordable, easy-to-operate technology to monitor land and wildlife
Local News
La Plata County commissioners back BLM methane rule on 2-1 vote
Proposed regulations would cut natural gas flaring
Local News
Colorado College focuses on Western water issues
Students take EcoFlight to survey Gold King from above
Local News
Forest Service restores wetlands in Falls Creek
“The life wetlands support are phenomenal,” said district ranger Matt Janowiak. “Our water rights are big enough here to expand that area, and we decided let’s do that.” In the…
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New Mexico sues Colorado over Gold King Mine spill
Colorado attorney general: Lawsuit doesn’t help cleanup
Local News
Rain-barrel law helps educate about water conservation in the West
Conservationists look toward the next step in water law
Nation & World
Global coral bleaching event expected to last through 2016
Honolulu conference examines growing problem
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EPA’s Gold King point man to retire
Questions remain on who ordered excavation of Gold King Mine
Local News
Long-term campers in San Juan Mountains spur campground closures
Transient campsites a growing problem in San Juan National Forest
Good Earth
Carbon concentration in our atmosphere hits grim milestone
Scientists say we’ll never go back ‘within our lifetimes’
Local News
Lightner Creek mobile home owner reprimanded again
says deadlines missed on fix for leaking sewage pit
Local News
Will Navajos’ sovereign status exempt it from fed regs?
Country’s largest reservation will argue coal mine status in court
Local News
Feds hope to clear the air at national parks
Comments taken in Denver over proposal to protect views
Local News
La Plata County to consider comments on Superfund
also set to begin sampling water in early June
Local News
New Mexico sues EPA, Sunnyside Mine owners
says both responsible for Gold King Mine’s ‘devastating impact’
Local News
Economic adviser will help Silverton through mine cleanup
2-year grant will help fund position during mine cleanup
Local News
Officials: New Mexico slighted in mine spill aftermath
‘We’re not treated like stakeholders down here’
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 comes after the recent announcement that La Plata County should…
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Animas River alert system to use sensors, river spotters
Residents can receive river notifications through CodeRED
Local News
Gold King Mine spill issues dissected at conference
A diversity of experts share information
Local News
What can the American Dipper tell us about the Animas River?
Volunteers will begin monitoring project this summer
Nation & World
San Francisco hotels all abuzz
Businesses promote sustainability with rooftop beehives
Local News
Wildcat Mining hopes to start operations in La Plata Canyon
years of trouble, company must meet state demands by July 1
Local News
Environmental groups sue EPA over oil, gas waste rules
say agency hasn’t updated regulations since 1980s
Local News
EPA provides $600,000 for river warning system
and tribes collaborating on tests for metals
Local News
Bandora Mine poses threat to South Mineral Campground
sites would be in path of any release