Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:disaster_response
|
| gptkbp:affects |
impact on local wildlife
impact on tourism impact on fishing industry |
| gptkbp:capacity |
3 million gallons
|
| gptkbp:caused_by |
accidental release of mine wastewater
|
| gptkbp:community_feedback |
community meetings
collaboration with NGOs environmental advocacy efforts |
| gptkbp:date |
August 5, 2015
|
| gptkbp:government_response |
regulatory changes
federal funding for cleanup increased monitoring of mining sites |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
increased awareness of environmental issues
highlighted risks of mining operations led to policy changes in mining regulations |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
2015 Gold King Mine spill
|
| gptkbp:impact |
contamination of the Animas River
|
| gptkbp:investigates |
Congressional hearings
state investigations EPA's internal review |
| gptkbp:is_affected_by |
gptkb:Colorado
gptkb:New_Mexico gptkb:Utah |
| gptkbp:legal_outcome |
settlements with affected parties
fines imposed on EPA regulatory reforms enacted |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Silverton,_Colorado
|
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive
|
| gptkbp:public_reaction |
outrage
calls for accountability demands for better regulations |
| gptkbp:related_event |
Superfund site designation
2014 Mount Polley mine disaster Animas River contamination incident ongoing mining pollution issues |
| gptkbp:research |
water quality assessments
ecological impact studies longitudinal studies on river health |
| gptkbp:responds_to |
community involvement
state and local agencies EPA's emergency response team |
| gptkbp:responsible_party |
gptkb:Environmental_Protection_Agency
|
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
environmental cleanup efforts
state of emergency declaration lawsuits against EPA |
| gptkbp:type_of_pollutant |
lead
zinc heavy metals arsenic cadmium |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Animas_River
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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