The Animas River Stakeholders Group (ARSG) was a diverse group of people and partners who cared passionately about improving water quality in the Upper Animas River, and dedicated themselves to improving the river for 25 years. In response to the conclusion of the ARSG’s tenure, members of the Stakeholders group took it upon themselves to find a way to honor the 25 years of commitment by the ARSG and its founders, Bill, Peter and Steve Fearn. 

We invite you to join MSI and a group of partners in dedicating a permanent memorial along the banks of the Animas. Members and volunteers secured donations, a space, and an artist. The memorial is a circle of stone seats to honor these men in a way befitting of their passion for the river that we all love.  Using historic mining pieces donated from the San Juan County Historical Society, and rocks from BLM, we’re happy to report the memorial is complete and ready for a dedication ceremony.

Please join us as we honor the ARSG and its founders, Bill Simon, Peter Butler and Steve Fearn.    

When:  Friday afternoon, May 7th at 2PM

Where:  The banks of the Animas River in Silverton just downstream of the Cement Creek confluence, where the old dump used to be.  The site is easiest accessed via 10th street just beyond the train depot. 

What:  A dedication ceremony and celebration!  Drinks and light refreshments will be served in a COVID-friendly way.  Along with the many members of the Stakeholders group, we anticipate attendance by various elected officials, state and federal agency folks, Animas River watershed citizens and the media.

Let’s take this opportunity to come together one last time as the Animas River Stakeholders Group to honor and celebrate the founders and their commitment to the health of the Animas River.

Direct questions or inquires to Ty Churchwell
ty.churchwell@tu.org
970-903-3010