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EPA outlines revegetation plan for Anglo Saxon mine site, pre-bid set for May 20
Summary
The EPA presented a bid-ready revegetation plan for the Anglo Saxon waste-rock pile in Cement Creek: incorporating limestone crusher fines, moving cover material from a nearby gulch and transplanting about 100 small trees; the agency will add an interpretive sign about the historic site.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and state partners presented a plan to stabilize and revegetate the Anglo Saxon waste‑rock pile in Cement Creek, telling San Juan County officials they will bid the work competitively and add interpretive signage to preserve the site’s historic record.
EPA community involvement staff said the plan focuses on stabilizing about a half acre of disturbed material, mixing in limestone crusher fines, placing a foot of cover material from a nearby gulch, and seeding and mulching the site. The plan also includes a transplanting effort — roughly 100 small native trees and shrubs will be moved from nearby areas into hummocky micro‑topography that improves moisture retention and plant establishment.
Why it matters: the site has exposed waste rock and erosion potential. EPA staff said the approach should reduce sediment movement, promote plant growth and avoid disturbing existing vegetation or drainage controls. Contract documents will be issued after a pre‑bid meeting; EPA said the pre‑bid will be scheduled when the agency is in town for a community advisory meeting and proposed May 20 as the pre‑bid date.
Cultural and interpretive elements: commissioners and members of the public asked the agency to add a sign noting the historical importance of the mine and showing archival photos. EPA staff said they will produce a mock-up and either include it in the contractor’s obligations or place the sign after reclamation.
Environmental safeguards: agency staff said all culverts and existing mine drainage routing would remain in place and the work will avoid disturbance of intact vegetation and historic fabric. The cover material is taken from a disturbed gulch on the same claim to match textures and colors and reduce visual contrast with surrounding land.
Next steps: EPA will advertise the project for competitive bids, hold the pre‑bid (proposed May 20), and return to the county with contract details and a schedule once bids are received.
Ending: commissioners thanked EPA for the early briefing and asked staff to coordinate sign content with the county and local historical groups before final placement.
