...a natural, dense material more effective at containing runoff than a synthetic liner, they contend. Greens Creek environmental manager Bill Oelklaus said the new site would have the same protection. The company also is taking steps to stop...

...and minimizes impact on the city staff of having to do the same thing over again," said Bill Oelklaus, Greens Creek environmental manager. Greens Creek mines silver, zinc, gold and lead on Admiralty Island, but within city boundaries. The...

...determine whether a carbon additive is necessary to keep metals from leaching into the ground and the water. Greens Creek Environmental Manager Bill Oelklaus said that after the Forest Service issues its record of decision, the mine will have to amend...

...acres, allowing enough room for 22 years' worth of tailings if the mine continues at its current pace. Greens Creek environmental manager Bill Oelklaus said the company now must draft changes to its general plan of operations to the Forest Service...