Part 2- Safeguarding Our Streams: Balancing Mining and Water Quality

Overview: 
Join us for a two part series on Safeguarding Our Streams: Balancing Mining and Water Quality- an interactive program exploring how historical mining impacts our local water systems. The first part of the series will be with renowned geochemist Dr. Devin Castendyk as he reveals how abandoned mines leak heavy metals into surrounding streams, showcasing his pioneering use of drones and AI to track this pollution. For the second part of the series, attendees can experience a live, hands-on demonstration featuring advanced water-sampling technology and mineral contamination testing. Whether you are an outdoor enthusiast, a student, or a concerned citizen, you will leave with a clear understanding of watershed health and actionable steps to protect our backyard waterways.
*We HIGHLY recommend that you attend the presentation from Devin on Thursday, August 6 in order to get the most out of our field trip to the mines on Saturday, August 8. You will benefit more from attending both but this is not required.*
Details: 
Part 2- Saturday, August 8th @ 8:00AM, 4 hour duration: Join GARNA as we head up to Leadville with Devin where he will give us real life examples of ‘what’s in our water’ around the old mining town and show us what minerals are making their way downstream. 
Location:
8:00AM: If you would like to hop in a GARNA van.

209 E 3rd Street, Salida CO 81201

8:30AM: Buena Vista residents can hop in the GARNA van too, meet us at Brown Dog. 

713 US-24, Buena Vista, CO 81211

9:00AM: If you would like to drive yourself, meet us at the USFS in Leadville

810 Front St, Leadville, CO 80461

Cost: $5/per person if you’d like to carpool in the GARNA van with us. It is free if you’d like to drive yourself.
Registration is required to attend: garna.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F50300%27
Please sign a waiver as that is required to attend as well, thank you!