On August 5, 2015, the Gold King mine near Silverton, Colorado unleashed an estimated 3 million gallons of toxic mine wastewater into the headwaters of the Animas River. The ugly orange plume moved down the watershed over the next few days impacting three communities four states and several tribes.  Thankfully there was no massive fish kill, but the long-term impacts are yet to be seen.   Read more ...
Photo Credit: Jerry McBride/Durango Herald

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