EPA proposes permanent mine waste dump site north of Silverton Project needs approval from Sunnyside Gold, a company potentially on hook for costs July 30, 2020
EPA will temporarily plug ‘bad boy’ mine near Silverton Experiment will help agency understand region’s hydrology, evaluate long-term solution July 7, 2020
Forecast for Animas River flows don’t look rosy average water, peak flows expected during early runoff May 4, 2020
EPA relaxes pollution reporting requirements during COVID-19 response Experts worry increasing airborne toxins could exacerbate respiratory issues April 3, 2020
Water samples show no impact from Silver Wing Mine spill says it is unclear what caused temporary uptick in discharges October 21, 2019
Animas River EPA: Mine spilling waste into Animas River returns to normal says water sample results should be available next week October 11, 2019
Repeal of federal water rule brings comfort to agricultural communities Environmentalist says EPA is ignoring good science September 22, 2019
Animas River Stakeholders disband after 25 years of cleanup efforts Group’s role fell into doubt after Superfund established outside Silverton August 29, 2019
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
Environmental Protection Agency Sunnyside Gold may face fines, litigation for refusing EPA work order Company said it no longer has liability in mine pollution issues around Silverton July 19, 2019
Animas River Bonita Peak Superfund not affected by EPA shakeup around Silverton remain on immediate action list July 19, 2019
EPA drills into American Tunnel to unravel mine pollution mystery by desire to know what lies beneath, crews bore deeper every day July 17, 2019
Animas River EPA says it will carry out work Sunnyside Gold refuses to do mining company refused work order last week July 16, 2019
Animas River 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
EPA finds low risk to human health at Superfund site near Silverton Despite findings, agency says cleanup remains a priority June 20, 2019
Local News Is EPA protecting mining history around Superfund site? says it is complying with historic preservation standards June 7, 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
EPA finalizes action plan for Silverton-area Superfund will address 23 mine sites over next five years May 23, 2019
La Plata County hit with ‘F’ score for ozone levels American Lung Association says the number of unsafe days is on the rise May 3, 2019
Local News Larry Perino, one of the last Sunnyside Gold employees, announces retirement Reclamation manager looks back at Silverton’s mining past April 23, 2019
Winter weather forces closure of Gold King Mine treatment plant Facility built to resist cold, but snowfall and avalanches become problematic March 15, 2019
Business Sunnyside Gold says EPA should be recused from leading Silverton Superfund cleanup company says federal agency has conflict of interest February 26, 2019
Local News EPA places Silverton’s Superfund site on fast-track pilot program Peak is 1 of 6 programs selected nationwide February 8, 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
