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Gold King Mine Spill

Partisan bills compete to reform hard-rock mining laws

Democrats and Republicans propose different solutions

DATE: May 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Middle school students explore Animas River pollution

Teaching children about watershed helps protect and manage it in the future

DATE: May 17, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA wants to restore aquatic life in four stretches of waterways

Agency to focus on four areas in Animas River basin

DATE: Apr 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Larry Perino, one of the last Sunnyside Gold employees, announces retirement

Reclamation manager looks back at Silverton’s mining past

DATE: Apr 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Winter weather forces closure of Gold King Mine treatment plant

Facility built to resist cold, but snowfall and avalanches become problematic

DATE: Mar 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

What are the ultimate goals for Superfund cleanup around Silverton?

EPA hopes to improve water quality in Animas River below Silverton

DATE: Mar 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA’s lead in Superfund around Silverton announces retirement

Rebecca Thomas wraps up more than three decades cleaning up sites around country

DATE: Mar 6, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sunnyside Gold says EPA should be recused from leading Silverton Superfund cleanup

Mining company says federal agency has a conflict of interest

DATE: Feb 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA places Silverton’s Superfund site on fast-track pilot program

Bonita Peak is 1 of 6 programs selected nationwide

DATE: Feb 7, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bill would require mining companies to demonstrate they can mitigate pollution

Hardrock mining companies in Colorado may be required to demonstrate they can pay to treat polluted water and give a timeline for performing treatment before receiving permits, according to ...

DATE: Feb 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Purple Mountain Politics

Citizens group for Superfund site to meet Thursday for first time

Members will provide direct input to EPA about cleanup activities

DATE: Jan 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Plant treats Gold King Mine waste despite government shutdown

EPA says budget battle will not affect operations

DATE: Dec 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

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