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BILL SUMMARY For PRESENTATION ON ORPHANED MINES AND ACID MINE DRAINAGE
JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON WATER RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE REVIEW COMMITTEE
Date Jul 11, 2024
Location Off-site
Presentation on Orphaned Mines and Acid Mine Drainage - Committee Discussion Only
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09:17:25 AM |
Michael Cunningham
and Russ Means, representing the Department of Natural Resources, came
to the table to discuss acid mine drainage and orphaned mines.
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09:20:54 AM |
Mr. Cunninghman continued by discussing 145 abandoned mines that discharge water and water quality.
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09:23:24 AM |
Mr. Means continued by discussing a legacy issue related to the Schwartzwalder Mine. The underground uranium mine ceased in 2000 and its proximity to the Ralston Reservoir.
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09:27:54 AM |
Mr. Means continued by discussing the water treatment by reverse osmosis and ion-exchange systems and the current status of water quality.
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09:32:54 AM |
Mr. Cunningham continued by discussing the London Mine and the drainage water quality work.
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09:42:03 AM |
Mr. Cunningham wrapped up his presentation by discussing opportunity for further projects.
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09:50:33 AM |
Mr. Cunningham answered several committee questions related to the historic nature of mines, the future of mining in Colorado, and the designation of superfund sites, among other issues.
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09:52:35 AM |
Mr. Means answered questions related to the financial bonds and mining operations.
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