Environmental issue – The Journal

Water samples show no impact from Silver Wing Mine spill

EPA says it is unclear what caused temporary uptick in discharges

DATE: Oct 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Life of King II coal mine extended by 20 years

Company says decision will preserve 100 jobs in La Plata County

DATE: Oct 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dirt bike route proposed in ‘one of the last untouched’ places in Silverton

Some residents fear ‘powerful’ lobbying groups will influence BLM

DATE: Oct 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bears packing on the pounds before hibernation

Activity is picking up in and around Durango

DATE: Oct 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wetlands north of Durango approved for expansion

Project expected to improve wildlife habitat, water quality

DATE: Oct 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado company faces fines for construction site violations

Work site had more than a dozen stormwater issues

DATE: Sep 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Should Durango residents share in sacrifice during next drought?

Draft plan suggests restrictions if there’s a repeat of summer 2018

DATE: Sep 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tracking lightning, from sky to the ground

Weather observers map strikes while fire agencies chase them

DATE: Aug 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

DeGette to host Cortez forum on wilderness bill

Event set for Monday at City Hall, crowd expected

DATE: Aug 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mobile home park’s sewage lagoon still seeping into Lightner Creek

Treatment plant, sewer connection possible solutions

DATE: Aug 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Outdoors industry taps into Southern Ute methane capture project

Carbon offsets part of sustainability standard

DATE: Jul 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan County sheriff cracks down on illegal off-roading

Two ATVs suspected of damaging alpine tundra are confiscated

DATE: Jul 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News