This past August, a breach occurred in a reservoir wall near an abandoned mine in Colorado, sending sludge-laced water rushing into the Animas River. The disaster blindsided communities who depend so much on the river.
Now we have a duty to act.
I’ve introduced reforms to make sure the cleanup process is undertaken effectively and that all those who were negatively impacted are treated fairly.
I’ve also laid out a plan to seal off other abandoned mines across the western states with money from mining company royalties — not taxpayer dollars.
Add your name below and tell Congress to pass mining reforms.