EPA takes blame for Animas River contamination

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EPA takes blame for Animas River contamination

Federal agency yet to say how extensive damage may be
The Animas River that has been the lifeblood of Durango flows through town on Friday afternoon carrying a toxic sludge of minerals that spilled from the Gold King Mine near Silverton.
Melissa Lopez was one of many residents who asked questions of the Environmental Protection Agency during a public meeting Friday at the La Plata County Administration Building in Durango.
Near Oxbow Park just north of 32nd Street, toxic sludge from the Gold King Mine spillage is starting to show. The dropping river level reveals more of the damage as it moves downstream.
Mike Black, a longtime boatman, takes notes during public meeting that Environmental Protection Agency and local government officials held Friday at the La Plata County Administration Building in Durango.
Beau Kiklis takes a picture of mine contamination along the banks of the Animas River near River City Hall on Friday morning.

EPA takes blame for Animas River contamination

The Animas River that has been the lifeblood of Durango flows through town on Friday afternoon carrying a toxic sludge of minerals that spilled from the Gold King Mine near Silverton.
Melissa Lopez was one of many residents who asked questions of the Environmental Protection Agency during a public meeting Friday at the La Plata County Administration Building in Durango.
Near Oxbow Park just north of 32nd Street, toxic sludge from the Gold King Mine spillage is starting to show. The dropping river level reveals more of the damage as it moves downstream.
Mike Black, a longtime boatman, takes notes during public meeting that Environmental Protection Agency and local government officials held Friday at the La Plata County Administration Building in Durango.
Beau Kiklis takes a picture of mine contamination along the banks of the Animas River near River City Hall on Friday morning.
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