Let's learn from Leadville

“Let's learn from Leadville. It's a story we don't want to repeat.”

That’s what Jim Starr, a Gunnison County commissioner, had to say in response to the toxic mining mess that’s threatening the people of Leadville in the Denver Post.

The 1872 Mining Act gives mining companies free reign to extract resources, get rich and get out . . . leaving cash-strapped towns and counties to clean up their mess or deal with the toxic consequences.

Please take a moment to email U.S. Senators Ken Salazar and Wayne Allard to support strong mining reform legislation by signing the Cantwell-Wyden “Dear Colleague” letter.

Click here to read the letter and learn more about changes needed to the 1872 Mining Act.

Letter	Dear Senator: Now is the time to pass strong mining reform legislation that protects our wild lands, our communities, and our waters. Please show your support for strong legislation by signing the Cantwell-Wyden “Dear Colleague” letter that provides a clear outline of much needed reforms to the 1872 Mining Law.
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