Interlaken Post-Fire Recovery Work Day

Oct 1, 2024

In the aftermath of the Interlaken Fire in Twin Lakes, burned ground presents a significant risk to recreation infrastructure, reservoir capacity, and downstream water quality. Join ARWC and our partners as we work to design and implement strategies that reduce...
Fluvial Tailings Remediation Project

Fluvial Tailings Remediation Project

Aug 26, 2024 | Active Projects

Project Background Along an 11-mile stretch of the Arkansas River, almost 7 acres of fluvial tailings—contaminated deposits from historic mining operations in the Leadville Mining District—pose significant environmental and public health risks. These white,...
Sherman Mine and Channel Construction Project

Sherman Mine and Channel Construction Project

Aug 26, 2024 | Active Projects

Project Background The Sherman Mine, also known as Day Mines, is situated in the upper Iowa Gulch at the base of Mt. Sherman, approximately 8 miles northwest of Leadville. The mine operated from 1968 to 1982, primarily producing silver, lead, and zinc. In 2008, the...
Dinero Mine Tunnel Investigation Project

Dinero Mine Tunnel Investigation Project

Aug 26, 2024 | Active Projects

Project Background The Dinero Mine Tunnel, located in the upper Arkansas River area, has been the focus of restoration efforts since 2009, when a bulkhead was installed to improve water quality by reducing metal concentrations in water leaking from the tunnel. While...