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Pollution in the Animas River after the Gold King Mine spill. Wikicommons.
As the sixth anniversary of the Gold King Mine spill approaches, the New Mexico Office of the Natural Resources Trustee is seeking proposals for restoration projects along the impacted river system in the northwest part of the state.
The office hosted a webinar on Wednesday to provide groups interested in submitting restoration projects with details about the process.
The $1 million of funding for these projects comes from a larger settlement that the state of New Mexico reached with Sunnyside Gold Corporation the owner of the Gold King Mine in January.
EPA to drill into mine west of Silverton at risk of blowout
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Agency says it wants to prevent future unplanned releases
Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 5:03 AM The Bandora Mine, about 9 miles west of Silverton, has been considered at risk of a blowout for years. The Environmental Protection Agency this summer will attempt to clear the pile of rock and dirt holding back water at the mine’s entrance. Courtesy of Ray Dileo
EPA to drill into mine west of Silverton at risk of blowout The Bandora Mine, about 9 miles west of Silverton, has been considered at risk of a blowout for years. The Environmental Protection Agency this summer will attempt to clear the pile of rock and dirt holding back water at the mine’s entrance.
Sunnyside Gold Corp. reached a no-fault settlement for the 2015 Gold King Mine spill in southwest Colorado, a company spokeswoman told Colorado Politics Wednesday.
Five environmental issues to watch in 2021
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Drought, overuse of public lands, mine cleanup top list in Southwest Colorado
Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 5:03 AM Updated: Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 6:50 PM Kerry Guy, on-scene coordinator with the Environmental Protection Agency, stands inside the Red & Bonita Mine north of Silverton. The EPA closed the bulkhead at the mine to evaluate whether a permanent closure is a long-term option. 2020 marked the five-year anniversary of the Gold King Mine Spill, which released 3 million gallons of wastewater into the Animas River. It is expected the agency will start cleanup projects to improve water quality in 2021.