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UPDATE: EPA says mine could pollute Grand Canyon groundwater

December 6, 2024 News & Media No Comments
The Pinyon Plain Mine near the Grand Canyon could contaminate groundwater. Pinyon Plain mine, formerly known as Canyon Mine. EcoFlight. The EPA has conducted a study concluding that the Pinyon Plain uranium mine has the potential to contaminate the region’s groundwater. The study raises questions about how the mine could affect the water stored in the Coconino and Redwall/Muav ...
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Biden Administration Bars Coal Leasing in Powder River Basin

December 2, 2024 News & Media No Comments
Original Post ➡️ On Thanksgiving Day, according to multiple reports, the Biden administration moved to bar future coal leasing in the Powder River Basin, one of America’s most coal-rich areas.The Powder River Basin, includes parts of Montana and Wyoming. Nearly half – 43% – of U.S. coal in mined 2019, was mined in the area, according to the ...
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EcoFlight receives grant for Crystal River overflights, Wild and Scenic subcommittee

November 28, 2024 News & Media No Comments
Original Post ➡️ A view of Marble, looking up valley, from an EcoFlight. EcoFlight/Courtesy photo EcoFlight received a $35,160 grant from the Pitkin County Healthy Rivers and Streams board in September for their continued overflights of the Crystal River and leadership of the Wild and Scenic Subcommittee.The subcommittee will continue to work toward a Wild ...
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Los Osos could get $8 million for pipeline that would bring state water to town

November 25, 2024 News & Media No Comments
Original Post ➡️ Los Osos crowds up against the Morro Bay Estuary with Hollister Peak in background. The Northern Chumash Tribal Council organized an aerial tour of lands bordering the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary on Sept. 18, 2024. The flight was sponsored by EcoFlight, a nonprofit dedicated to appreciation of the environment. DAVID MIDDLECAMP ...
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Proposed mining operation in central Idaho sparks controversy

November 21, 2024 News & Media No Comments
Original Post: Watch Video ➡️ Perpetua Resources wants to re-mine the Stibnite Mining District for several rare elements, leaving many groups worried about the environmental impacts.
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State board increases financial protections for Black Hills gold mine

November 21, 2024 News & Media No Comments
Original Post ➡️ A May 2023 aerial view of the Wharf Mine near Lead. (Courtesy of EcoFlight) A state board approved financial assurance increases during a teleconference meeting Thursday for the operator of South Dakota’s only active, large-scale gold mine. The Board of Minerals and Environment decided to increase the assurance — such as bonds posted by insurance ...
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BLM Seeks Initial Input for September 2025 Oil and Gas Lease Sale in Colorado 

November 15, 2024 News & Media No Comments
Original Post ➡️ The Arkansas Hills to the east of Salida and Tenderfoot Mountain were a potential target of development if the BLM “preferred” plan D (allowing mining development) had been selected during the Trump years. It was saved from development during a proposed Public Lands Rule review. Photo EcoFlight. The Bureau of Land Management ...
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Healthy Rivers and Streams Board budget receives ‘thumbs up’ from Pitkin County commissioners

November 12, 2024 News & Media No Comments
Original Post ➡️ Board requests almost $2.6 million in 2025 A photo from the East Maroon beaver inventory in 2023.Lisa Tasker/Courtesy photo The Healthy Rivers and Streams Board presented its 2025 budget request on Thursday to Pitkin County Commissioners, receiving positive support for future projects in the Roaring Fork Valley Watershed. The board is funded by ...
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Captain’s Blog – November 2024 Chumash Marine Sanctuary sent

November 12, 2024 Captain's Blog No Comments
Starship 1XE, Day 12 in the month November, Earth Calendar year 2024. It’s not often that conservation flying takes us exploring above our deep blue oceans, but through the years, we have taken some flight missions to protect our precious seas. The perspective of flying between the wild blue skies and those expansive oceans can ...
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Pitkin County commissioners approve proposed airport fixed-base operator lease

November 7, 2024 News & Media No Comments
Original Post ➡️ Approvals also include proposed rates and charges, airport layout plan The Aspen/Pitkin County Airport as seen on Wednesday, Sept, 4, 2024, from the air with EcoFlight. Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times Following a projected win for Pitkin County’s airport-related ballot question 1C, several key airport topics were up for discussion during a Wednesday meeting.Fixed-base ...
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