Administrator McCarthy's Trip to Durango, CO 8/12/2015

Photo of river. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy visits the Animas River to inspect conditions and get a briefing of response efforts.

Administrator McCarthy outdoor on a bridge looking at the river. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy discusses response efforts along the Animas River with David Ostrander, Area Commander for the Unified EPA Area Command.

Administrator in a meeting. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy meets with staff at the Unified EPA Area Command in Durango, CO. The Unified EPA Area Command is charged with coordinating the Gold King Mine incident response.

Administrator McCarthy in a meeting EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy meets with staff at the Unified EPA Area Command in Durango, CO. The Unified EPA Area Command is charged with coordinating the Gold King Mine incident response.

Administrator McCarthy in a meeting. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy meets with staff at the Unified EPA Area Command in Durango, CO. The Unified EPA Area Command is charged with coordinating the Gold King Mine incident response.

Administrator McCarthy at the podium EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy takes questions from media following briefings and meetings at the Unified EPA Area Command.