There’s a crappy situation in Colorado’s backcountry: too many pooping hikers Outdoor recreation groups hope handing out waste-disposal kits will cut down on the problem piling up on Colorado’s public lands December 14, 2022
Animas River water quality is improving in Durango, study shows Upgrades to city’s treatment plant benefit aquatic life, recreation May 31, 2022
Bulkheads caused the Gold King Mine spill. Could they also be part of the solution? Remediation tool can limit acidic drainage, but experts must also understand the complicated hydrology March 30, 2022
Passage of federal abandoned mine legislation likely faces uphill battle Experts raise doubts over bill’s viability, but say it’s a step in the right direction March 5, 2022
Hundreds of abandoned uranium mines could be cleaned up if lawmakers approve legislation would direct agency to coordinate efforts to reclaim sites February 10, 2022
New legislation would address abandoned mine pollution in Southwest Colorado Conservation groups, nonprofits and local governments could finally join remediation efforts February 4, 2022
$90 million settlement reached to pay for mine cleanup near Silverton helps resolve liability issues around 2015 Gold King Mine spill January 22, 2022
Conservation partners target 300,000 acres in Southwest Colorado Mountain Restoration Initiative unites wildlife protection with wildfire mitigation December 24, 2021
Owner of mine to pay $1.6 million in settlement for Gold King blowout will go toward restoration projects in areas damaged by spill December 13, 2021
Gold King Mine owner sues over taking of private property after 2015 mine spill Lawsuit seeks $3.8 million in compensation August 6, 2021
EPA’s plan to truck toxic mine waste through Telluride isn’t sitting well with locals Federal agency says there will be short-term pain for long-term gain August 2, 2021
New Mexico seeks restoration ideas after 2015 mine spill Projects would be funded through a proposed $1 million settlement with defendants July 22, 2021
Abandoned coal mine near Aspen has become a mountain biking park for the masses Unusual public-private collaboration could serve as a model for restoring environmental danger zones July 19, 2021
Sen. Michael Bennet seeks to clean up orphaned wells Environmental experts praise bills for increased accountability June 30, 2021
The confluence of rivers and people drive career path for Barb Horn Founder of River Watch of Colorado retires after 30 years March 15, 2021
EPA to drill into mine west of Silverton at risk of blowout says it wants to prevent future unplanned releases January 14, 2021
EPA orders access to water treatment plant north of Silverton has been treating discharges out of Gold King Mine since 2015 January 7, 2021
Five environmental issues to watch in 2021 Drought, overuse of public lands, mine cleanup top list in Southwest Colorado December 31, 2020
Farmington sets up Christmas tree recycling program Decorations must be removed; wood chips will be used in city parks December 24, 2020
Love’s Travel Stop to replace M&M truck stop Abandoned M&M truck stop proposed for demolition November 14, 2020
BP reports uptick of spills in La Plata County oil and gas company documents nearly 20 spills this year November 12, 2020
La Plata County targets gun range contamination 2021 budget proposes $2.5 million to remove lead October 15, 2020
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 of Mountains, Deserts and Plains will lead remediation, including Gold King Mine September 6, 2020