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 Water-treatment plant produces 4,600 cubic yards of waste byproduct per year August 15, 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 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
Local News Partisan bills compete to reform hard-rock mining laws Democrats and Republicans propose different solutions May 23, 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 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 28, 2018
Community group forms to provide Superfund input Applications for 15-person board now being accepted November 30, 2018
EPA asks courts to toss Navajo Nation’s lawsuit over Gold King Mine spill seeking $130 million in damages from Gold King spill November 4, 2018
Which was worse for water quality: Gold King Mine spill or 416 Fire floods? compared metal loading in both events; results surprised researchers November 4, 2018
Company that hoped to bring mining back to Silverton files for bankruptcy Despite filing, efforts still alive to bring industry back to mountain town November 2, 2018
Local News EPA’s quick-action Superfund plan receives flak from commenters say money could be better spent elsewhere September 14, 2018
Truck driver hauling sludge for EPA cited with careless driving Vehicle went off road, crashed into Cement Creek on Monday July 11, 2018
Local News Decision to haul Gold King Mine sludge raises questions Critics fear move will impact upper Animas River aquatic life July 10, 2018
Local News Public suggests EPA has quantifiable goals for reducing mine pollution wants to mitigate 26 mines over five years June 22, 2018
Local News Steve Fearn, co-founder of Animas River Stakeholders Group, dies at 74 Longtime Silverton resident wanted to bring back mining April 24, 2018
Local News EPA considers hauling Gold King Mine sludge to landfill south of Durango Critics say plan not practical financially or environmentally April 10, 2018
