BLM Announces Upcoming Mining Remediation
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UKIAH, Calif. – Beginning in June and running through September, the Homestake Mining Company will be removing historic surface mining-related materials at five historic mine sites located on private property in Colusa County. Access into the Sulphur Creek Mining District is through lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management Ukiah Field Office. This remediation project is in accordance with the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board's plan for controlling the discharge of native mercury from inactive mines in the Sulphur Creek watershed. Homestake will be posting signs alerting travelers of access limitations due to heavy equipment in the area and other notifications to ensure safety for everyone within the construction area. Travelers to the vicinity are encouraged to use caution and stay alert for construction signs. For more information, contact the Ukiah Field Office at (707) 468-4000. |
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.