low pH iron from the blighted Idarado Mine in the Red Mountain Creek watershed near Ouray is what turns the water orange.View attachment Ouray for facebook.jpg
Very nice!!low pH iron from the blighted Idarado Mine in the Red Mountain Creek watershed near Ouray is what turns the water orange.View attachment 151953
No...Stayed there overnight..Next time...Did you get to visit the ice cream store in Ouray? You missed out if not.
Very nice shot! Can almost smell the crisp clean air there. Man, that water is really orange, isn't it? Wowlow pH iron from the blighted Idarado Mine in the Red Mountain Creek watershed near Ouray is what turns the water orange.View attachment 151953
Very nice shot! Can almost smell the crisp clean air there. Man, that water is really orange, isn't it? Wow
Great location..Thanks for respondingVery nice shot! Can almost smell the crisp clean air there. Man, that water is really orange, isn't it? Wow
YesIt's an absolutely stunning photograph. Very sharp, too.
But don't sniff the water. That acidic iron oxide mine sludge that discolors the water can have a nasty odor.
Western Colorado river runs orange
DENVER – Residents of the Ouray and Ridgway communities are concerned about a discoloration of the Uncompahgre River, similar to the Animas River after the August Gold King Mine spill. With...www.durangoherald.com
Is the photo of the Uncompahgre River?