Public Works Environmental

La Plata County Public Works Department hired an environmental specialist in 2008.  This senior-level technical and professional position was created to assist La Plata County for implementation of federal and state laws and regulations related to the protection, conservation and/or reclamation, and environmental health issues.  The environmental specialist works with all county departments as needed in areas including air quality, water quality, land reclamation, solid and hazardous waste management, environmental public health and soil and water conservation.  The Environmental Specialist has the following certifications and training: 40-Hour HAZWOPER, 24-Hour MSHA, Confined Space Entry, Stormwater Management & Erosion Control, NEPA Process & NEPA Cumulative Effects Analysis, UST Class A & B, 4-Hour Radiation Safety Awareness, and Motor Grader Operator.

Bald Eagle perched on a snag along the Animas River

Recent News:

Free Mulch from City of Durango

Electronic Recycling with City of Durango

EPA Proposed National Rulemaking to Strengthen the Stormwater Program

CSU Study Magnesium Chloride Toxicity in Trees Fact Sheet

SUIT/CO EC Proposed Revised Minor Source Program

EPA Issues Final NPDES Pesticide General Permit

Free Scrap Metal Recycling at Bayfield Convenience Center

Solid Waste and Trash Disposal

Administrative Record Index for the Redfield Site at the La Plata County Detention Center