Environment

Wildcat Mining hopes to start operations in La Plata Canyon

After years of trouble, company must meet state demands by July 1

Environmental groups sue EPA over oil, gas waste rules

Groups say agency hasn’t updated regulations since 1980s

EPA provides $600,000 for river warning system

States and tribes collaborating on tests for metals

Bandora Mine poses threat to South Mineral Campground

Camp sites would be in path of any release

Superfund management team lays out plans for 2016

Mining-related sites along Mineral Creek, Cement Creek and the Upper Animas River are to be included in the Bonita Peak Mining District Superfund site.Durango Herald file “Next month, we could…

Politicians lash out at EPA over mine spill reimbursements

Frustrations come after agency’s tightfisted spill response

Are bear resistant cans working?

Bryan Peterson, executive director of the nonprofit BearSmart, said some of Durango’s local, food-conditioned bears have learned how to break into the certified bear-resistant cans – a disturbing sign of…

Metal loading into Upper Animas River remains a mystery

Recently released sampling data prove incomplete

La Plata County commissioner testifies on BLM methane rule

Lachelt wants end to unfettered flaring

Two bills to stall Clean Power Plan killed in Colo. House committee

State lawmakers try to stall implementation

EPA: La Plata County won’t get full reimbursement for Gold King

Commissioners say agency reversed rules of agreement

EPA is coming to town

Agency officials will provide updates on Superfund site

Gold King spill prompts new monitoring systems

Gauges will now test for pH, temperature, turbidity, conductance

EPA checks for Gold King spill dribble in to county

La Plata County collects another $9,700 from feds

Environmental assessment of airport expansion presented

Plans include 1,500 parking spaces

Environmental hurdles identified for expansion of Durango-La Plata County Airport

Consultants will study wetlands, endangered species, archaeological sites

Durango, students celebrate Arbor Day

EPA subpoenaed over Gold King Mine spill

Senate committee backs off requiring only administrator to attend

Senate GOP vows to subpoena EPA chief in Gold Mine spill

McCarthy would be required to attend field hearing next week

Environmental Protection Agency proposes Superfund for San Juan County

Effort to address toxic leaks in wake of Gold King Mine spill

Students in Durango investigate food waste for Earth Day project

Great Old Broads challenges middle schoolers to create documentaries

U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton accuses EPA of ‘threatening’ Gold King Mine owner

Letters exchanged prompt agency to explain its actions

Clean power debate flares up in Capitol

Republicans say it’s a waste of money to try to comply with the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan, which regulates carbon dioxide emissions from power plants. That plan is on…

Gold King owner says EPA forced access agreement renewal

Though his name’s in ink, Todd Hennis said his signature appears not by choice

Fort Lewis College Environmental Center coordinator selected for statewide training

Rachel Landis will learn nonprofit best practices

In D.C., Gov. John Hickenlooper seeks action on mine cleanups

‘Time is now’ to move on West’s abandon, leaking hard-rock mining sites

EPA appoints Gold King Mine Superfund manager

First priorities are water sampling, public outreach

Gold King Mine spill a wealth of information for Fort Lewis students

Mining accident inspires college research projects

Lightner Creek Mobile Home Park owner ordered to shut down sewage pond

Health officials say problems ignored for too long

Clouds again hang over rain barrel bill in Colorado Legislature

Committee chairman delays vote amid water-rights concerns