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Water Pollution

Frustrated, Peter Butler leaves Superfund advisory group

‘We are not consulted’ wrote outgoing chairman

DATE: Dec 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County settles litigation with state over Bayfield landfill

Commissioners concerned over the financial commitment

DATE: Dec 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos Conservation District to receive $2.48 million federal grant

The grant, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is a ‘game-changer’ for the small district

DATE: Nov 29, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Three mountain wastewater systems ‘significantly’ noncompliant north of Durango

Small treatment plants struggle to meet changing state regulations

DATE: Jul 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bennet introduces Headwaters Protection Act in Congress

Legislation would work to protect watersheds and forestry across the U.S.

DATE: Jun 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cloudy water in Aztec prompts complaints

City officials say solutions require updates to equipment, water lines

DATE: May 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Tri-Cities

Two months later, some Lightner Creek residents have water

‘I’m so happy, I’m going to take a shower tonight,’ says resident

DATE: Apr 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bennet starts a conversation to emphasize forest health

In a subcommittee hearing, the senator advocated for fire prevention and forest restoration

DATE: Mar 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. Senate clears measure to undo Biden WOTUS rule on wetlands

Bipartisan group backs a repeal of definition under Clean Water Act

DATE: Mar 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Environmentalists sound alarm on Animas River water quality

Sediment and biohazard loading from Lightner Creek jeopardizing fish habitat

DATE: Mar 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA’s new PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ could have implications for Colorado

Fed agency issues long-awaited mandatory drinking water caps for the toxic chemical

DATE: Mar 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Senators laud $86 million grant promoting clean drinking water to rural areas

PFAS can cause cancer, liver damage, decreased fertility and other diseases

DATE: Feb 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

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