news article headline from the Aug 2, 2012 The Watch newspaper

Good Samaritan Mine Site Remediation Law Enacted


In an email update last week, the Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership shared news about a great development for the future of abandoned mine site cleanup. The Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act was signed into law…

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photo from Newmont Mining, True Grit mine site, Leadville, CO

Scientists to share innovations in Leadville


Thirty mining and reclamation professionals will present talks and posters about innovations and best practices for water treatment, community collaboration, environmental restoration, and related topics in Leadville in late May. Interested community members, students, professors,…

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2024 Rocky Mountain Mining and Reclamation Conference expands to historic mining community of Leadville CO


Elevating Our Impact in Leadville, Colorado The highly anticipated Rocky Mountain Mining and Reclamation Conference is set to unfold in the historic town of Leadville, Colorado, from May 22 to 24, 2024. This immersive event…

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New Mine Site Remediation Presentation on UWP’s Youtube channel


On July 18, UWP Technical Coordinator Ashley Bembenek spoke about “Mine Site Remediation in the Uncompahgre River’s Headwaters” at the Evenings of History series at the Wright Opera House. The Ouray County Historical Society, which…

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