The Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership (UWP) invites community members to “Local Water Quality & Mines,” a free meeting on Tuesday, April 28, at the Ouray Community Center Massard Room at 320 6th Ave., Ouray, Colo. Come to learn about mine sites and water quality in the Uncompahgre River Watershed, including the state of Colorado’s remediation agreement with Idarado Mining, local mine reclamation and water monitoring activities, and more.
Doors open at 6 p.m. with presentations and moderated question-and-answer sessions schedule from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. No registration is necessary for this free event with light refreshments. This evening of impactful information sharing is made possible with the cooperation of the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, Newmont, Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining & Safety, and the City of Ouray.
The Upper Uncompahgre River Watershed has many stream segments including the Uncompahgre and several tributaries that are impaired and not meeting water quality standards. Most of the water quality problems stem from acidity and heavy metals attributed to highly mineralized geologic zones that also have lots of old adits and mine workings.
Mine site remediation and water quality treatment is complex and expensive. Understanding who is responsible for mine reclamation can also be complicated. UWP believes community conversations will engage decision makers and inspire collaboration and action that will improve natural resources, critical to watershed health. We urge you to attend this informative meeting.
UWP encourages submission of questions before the meeting, so speakers can address those in their presentations. We will also be taking written and online questions during the meeting, and getting answers as time allows.
Questions? Contact Tanya at tanya@uncompahgrewatershed.org or 970-325-3010.
