Tag
mining legacy
3 Porch Notes tagged “mining legacy,” from counties across Colorado.
Water and land - Clear Creek County
Old mines still shape the water in Clear Creek
Clear Creek County's mining past left behind a federal cleanup site, and treated mine drainage is part of how water quality is managed along Clear Creek today.
Read note ->Home and property - Lake County
Leadville's mining past includes a Superfund cleanup site
The California Gulch Superfund site covers part of central Lake County, and the EPA is the official source for its boundaries and cleanup status.
Read note ->Water and land - La Plata County
The Animas is Durango's river, and a closely watched one
The Animas River is the heart of Durango's outdoor life, and because it drains old mining country upstream, agencies keep a close eye on its water quality, especially since the 2015 Gold King Mine release.
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