Environmental cleanup

White Mesa Mill accepts Cherokee Nation radioactive waste

But uranium shipment upsets Utes, environmentalists

DATE: Dec 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gas well leaks wastewater in Canyons of Ancients National Monument

Most affected soil removed after spill breaches tank, containment area

DATE: Dec 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA: Gold King Mine spill had no immediate, long-term impacts

Study confirms other organizations’ findings

DATE: Dec 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA’s quick-action Superfund plan receives flak from commenters

People say money could be better spent elsewhere

DATE: Sep 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. eases Obama-era coal ash pollution rules for utilities

DENVER – The Trump administration on Wednesday eased rules for handling toxic coal ash from more than 400 U.S. coal-fired power plants after utilities pushed back against regulations adopted...

DATE: Jul 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Truck driver hauling sludge for EPA cited with careless driving

Vehicle went off road, crashed into Cement Creek on Monday

DATE: Jul 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Decision to haul Gold King Mine sludge raises questions

Critics fear move will impact upper Animas River aquatic life

DATE: Jul 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Public suggests EPA has quantifiable goals for reducing mine pollution

Agency wants to mitigate 26 mines over five years

DATE: Jun 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez, Montezuma County compromise on cleanup day

County refuses to waive drop-off fees; city covers cost

DATE: Mar 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

BP fined $40,000 for 2016 spill into Sauls Creek

Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission approves fine

DATE: Dec 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lawsuit against White Mesa uranium mill is dismissed

Judge in White Mesa case: Clean Air Act was misinterpreted

DATE: Nov 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA removes mine waste it used to improve road near Silverton

Agency faulted for using potentially toxic material, not seeking approval

DATE: Oct 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News