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Without abdicating authority, EPA responds to Butler criticism

Water quality expert left role in November citing lack of engagement by federal agency

Frustrated, Peter Butler leaves Superfund advisory group

‘We are not consulted’ wrote outgoing chairman

After 8 years, businesses’ Gold King claims denied

Nearly 100 businesses and individuals applied for compensation for losses related to the spill

How did Silverton save a seat at the table?

The small town sits adjacent to a Superfund site; it fought to have a voice

Silverton awarded $800,000 from EPA

Grant will be used for environmental cleanup and revitalization

Colorado attorney general meets with stakeholders in Durango on Gold King Mine settlement spending

Goal was to explore how best to leverage funds

Silverton mine waste repository construction to begin

The site will provide a final resting place for sludge removed from drainage of mines

What was the social impact of Gold King?

Environmentally, the spill was negligible. But seeing a mustard-yellow river spurred action to clean up mines

Environmental Protection Agency assesses permanent mine waste repository

Mayflower Tailings Impoundment offers large capacity for sludge created by water treatment

Bulkheads caused the Gold King Mine spill. Could they also be part of the solution?

Remediation tool can limit acidic drainage, but experts must also understand the complicated hydrology

Gold King Mine owner sues over taking of private property after 2015 mine spill

Lawsuit seeks $3.8 million in compensation

What’s up with the yellow water in the Animas River?

Color change most likely caused by sediment in water from summer showers