News

OHA Announces Intention to File a Citizen Lawsuit under the Clean Water Act against Crown Resources/Kinross regarding the Buckhorn Mine

 

Ecology Enforces Water Quality Requirements at the Buckhorn Mine

 

Slope Failure at Buckhorn Mine

On or about May 12, 2011, a large slope failure below the Buckhorn Mine sent a wall of mud and large trees flowing down Gold Bowl Creek.

Hydrogeologist Hired at Ecology

The Buckhorn Mine once again has an Ecology staff person focused on water quality regulation.

Exploration Proposed On and Around Buckhorn Mountain

 

Ban Approved for Lead Fishing Tackle on WA Loon Nesting Lakes

WDFW has approved a ban for the use of lead in fishing tackle on 13 loon nesting lakes in WA.

Report Analyzes Problems at the Buckhorn Mine: OHA Recommends Steps to Protect Water Resources

 

Trucking Wastewater Out-of-Basin

Because the company cannot process the large volume of water generated this spring, over a million gallons of water are being trucked to the tailings pond each month.

Herbicide Sprayed in Wetland

An herbicide that should not come in contact with water was sprayed on plants growing in the Pine Chee wetland.

Mine Fined $40k For Water Quality Violation

Failure to maintain a capture zone for mine contaminates

Accord Reached on Buckhorn Mine

OHA was able to achieve proactive environmental protections beyond those required by federal and state agencies.

Draft Modification of NPDES - Comments Needed

Comments Needed by June 14, 2009