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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.

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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.

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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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