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Gold King Mine Spill

Superfund project manager known for community outreach

Whether you support the Superfund program or not, colleagues agree, the hazardous cleanup of mines surrounding Silverton could not be in more trusted hands than the Environmental Protection ...

DATE: Oct 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA announces more Gold King Mine spill reimbursements

Another $262,441 in grants to cover response and cleanup costs associated with the Gold King Mine spill has been awarded by the Environmental Protection Agency. Broken down, $101,...

DATE: Sep 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animas River fish survey shows encouraging signs

Fish count not ‘great,’ but some trends are up

DATE: Sep 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Senate approves bill that would speed Gold King Mine reimbursements

Measure also would establish long-term water monitoring

DATE: Sep 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Senators attempt to expedite Gold King reimbursements

Agency says more than $5.2 million paid, but none goes to local businesses, residents

DATE: Sep 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA adds Bonita Peak Mining District to Superfund list

Listing for remediations comes about 1 year after Gold King Mine spill

DATE: Sep 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Heavy rains cause overflow at EPA’s water-treatment plant

Lack of public notification caused widespread rumors this week

DATE: Aug 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA seeks depository for mine waste treatment plant sludge

Agency vets businesses with mine cleanup ideas

DATE: Aug 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Navajos sue feds over Gold King Mine spill

‘EPA, we’re holding your feet to the fire’

DATE: Aug 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation to sue EPA over Gold King Mine spill for damages

ALBUQUERQUE – One of the nation’s largest American Indian tribes is planning to sue over damages caused by the Gold King Mine spill that occurred in August 2015 above Silverton. N...

DATE: Aug 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Discoloration in Animas River no cause for alarm

Storms in the high country affect turbidity this time of year

DATE: Aug 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ophir mine cleanup project in limbo

Project led by former Gold King point man not approved for action, EPA says

DATE: Aug 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

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