Environment - The Journal

County has no say in proposed uranium dump site

State health department noncommittal on future plans amid opposition

DATE: Oct 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Temporary uranium disposal site proposed south of Durango

Residents oppose plan, citing health and environmental concerns

DATE: Oct 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Water samples show no impact from Silver Wing Mine spill

EPA says it is unclear what caused temporary uptick in discharges

DATE: Oct 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Life of King II coal mine extended by 20 years

Company says decision will preserve 100 jobs in La Plata County

DATE: Oct 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dirt bike route proposed in ‘one of the last untouched’ places in Silverton

Some residents fear ‘powerful’ lobbying groups will influence BLM

DATE: Oct 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bears packing on the pounds before hibernation

Activity is picking up in and around Durango

DATE: Oct 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wetlands north of Durango approved for expansion

Project expected to improve wildlife habitat, water quality

DATE: Oct 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado company faces fines for construction site violations

Work site had more than a dozen stormwater issues

DATE: Sep 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata Canyon to be explored for mining potential

Gold, silver and copper may be worth extracting

DATE: Sep 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animas River Stakeholders disband after 25 years of cleanup efforts

Group’s role fell into doubt after Superfund established outside Silverton

DATE: Aug 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

No invasion: Tarantulas just coming out to mate

Most likely to be encountered outside of town

DATE: Aug 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Haviland Lake to be drained; fish limits lifted

CPW says repairs necessary on dam’s outlet structure

DATE: Aug 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News