Department of Natural Resources
Coverage of Department of Natural Resources in the Nexus archive.
- Teller County officials speak on Colorado Springs' plan to leave 911 Authority
Teller County officials expressed disappointment over Colorado Springs' decision to leave the regional El Paso-Teller County 911 Authority, citing financial contributions from the city and ongoing crises like water shortages and fire season. The city claims the move keeps $13 million annually in public safety funds within Colorado Springs.
- Emissions of Trump-supported Columbia Co. coal plant jumped in 2025
The Columbia Energy Center coal plant, initially slated for retirement in 2024, received $19 million from the Trump administration to modernize its operations and extended its closure to 2029. Emissions of pollutants like carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and particulate matter significantly increased in 2025, according to Department of Natural Resources records.
- Wisconsin, Tyco reach $10 million settlement over Marinette PFAS contamination
Wisconsin and Tyco Fire Products have settled for $10 million to address PFAS contamination in Marinette, providing clean drinking water and environmental cleanup. The settlement concludes a 2022 lawsuit over Tyco's failure to disclose and remediate PFAS pollution, though a separate legal action against PFAS manufacturers remains pending.