the Animas River

GPTKB entity

Properties (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf river
gptkbp:climate high desert climate
snowmelt fed
gptkbp:communityEvents river clean-up initiatives
Animas River Days
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:Archuleta_County
gptkb:La_Plata_County
Durango
gptkbp:culturalSignificance local festivals
art inspired by the river
Native_American_history
gptkbp:environmentalImpact pollution
acid mine drainage
gptkbp:flowsInto gptkb:San_Juan_River
gptkbp:geographicalFeature surrounded by forests
flows through mountainous terrain
part_of_the_Colorado_River_Basin
gptkbp:historicalEvent 2015 Gold King Mine spill
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Gold mining
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Animas River
gptkbp:knownFor fishing
scenic views
whitewater rafting
gptkbp:length 126 miles
gptkbp:localEconomy supports fishing industry
supports recreational businesses
supports tourism industry
gptkbp:localGovernment managed by local authorities
protected by environmental regulations
gptkbp:location gptkb:Colorado
gptkbp:partOf Animas River Watershed
gptkbp:recreation kayaking
hiking trails nearby
biking trails nearby
gptkbp:source gptkb:San_Juan_Mountains
gptkbp:tourism scenic drives
popular tourist destination
wildlife watching
photography opportunities
gptkbp:transportation recreational boating
historical trade routes
gptkbp:waterManagement important for local ecosystems
seasonal flow variations
fed_by_tributaries
gptkbp:waterQuality restoration efforts ongoing
affected by mining activities
monitored_by_EPA
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:bald_eagles
trout
otters