At the request of LRE, scientists will pick a day this fall to take water quality samples and flow measurements at points along the entire length of the creek to better understand the sources of contamination.
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Rare earth elements found in Lincoln Creek raise new questions
In addition to the potential for mining valuable rare earth metals, scientists are eager to learn more about their impacts to human health and aquatic environments.
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Lincoln Creek workgroup has decisions to make
The memo encouraged the workgroup to look into either acquiring the Ruby Mine, which is located just upstream from the mineralized tributary, or developing a working relationship with the current owner so that the mine could be used to improve water quality.
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Lincoln Creek sediment release had high levels of aluminum, iron
Local officials, residents and environmental groups have long been concerned about water quality on Lincoln Creek and the July 16 release came at a time of increased scrutiny.
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Army Corps investigating Grizzly Reservoir releases that discolored river
Water quality in Lincoln Creek has long been a concern because of high concentrations of metals, which may be increasing.
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Climate change causing increase in metals concentrations in streams, study finds
“These trends are concerning because, even at low concentrations, dissolved metals can negatively affect downstream ecosystem health and the quality of water resources,” reads the paper, which was published in Water Resources Research in late April.
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Presentation details Lincoln Creek contamination but solutions unclear
Panelists addressed the potential human health impacts from the contaminated water in the creek and at Grizzly Reservoir, a popular spot for summer camping, hiking and fishing.
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EPA report says Lincoln Creek contamination is naturally occurring
The EPA is authorized to address elevated metals concentrations only from human-caused sources, not contamination from natural sources.
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Agencies looking into water quality on Lincoln Creek
Graves said in general, the environmental concerns associated with mines involve aquatic life like fish and the bugs they eat.