Water pollution - The Durango Herald

County’s water sampling results matches EPA data

Independent tests done on water quality of Animas River

DATE: Sep 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Congress wades into toxic mine spill caused by EPA crew

BILLINGS, Mont. – The focus on a toxic mine spill that fouled rivers in three Western states shifts to Congress this week as lawmakers kick off a series of hearings into how the U.S. Environ...

DATE: Sep 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Danger to Animas River short-lived

Independent study confirms low toxicity after Gold King spill

DATE: Sep 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

State officials say Animas River fish safe to eat

DENVER – Trout from the Animas River are safe to eat following water contamination from the Gold King Mine spill, according to an announcement Wednesday by state health officials. ...

DATE: Sep 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Antiquated mining law hamstrings cleanups

Dating back 143 years, few mandates exist for reclamation

DATE: Aug 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA documents detail frightening Gold King Mine scramble

First moments of disaster took team by surprise

DATE: Aug 27, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildlife officials survey Animas River fish in wake of Gold King Mine spill

Experts float waterway to measure harm to aquatic life

DATE: Aug 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Silverton, San Juan officials seek to clarify Superfund position

Federal listing should be on the table for Gold King Mine

DATE: Aug 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Insufficient’ planning cited in EPA investigation of Gold King Mine spill

DENVER – An internal investigation by the Environmental Protection Agency into the Gold King Mine spill found that an “insufficient” analysis of water pressure led to the spill. T...

DATE: Aug 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Superfund issue may dominate Tuesday’s Animas River Stakeholders Group meeting

In spill’s wake, Animas River group’s meeting expected to be lively

DATE: Aug 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Navajo farmers reject use of water

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – One of the largest communities of Navajo farmers along the San Juan River has voted to keep irrigation canals closed for at least a year following a spill of toxic sludge ...

DATE: Aug 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News