Support 1872 Mining Law Reform

“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.

We couldn’t agree more.

Unfortunately, the mining law that led to Leadville is still around today – in fact, it’s been the law of the land since 1872.

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.

The good news is that there’s movement in the Senate to reform the law and prevent another Leadville, and Colorado Senators Ken Salazar and Wayne Allard could play a key role.

We’re calling on Senators Salazar and Allard to sign on in support of a bill that would protect our wild lands and communities from the leftovers of toxic mining.

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