The distinct blue in this image is caused by copper contamination, Bucktail Creek. Nothing lives in this environment. This image shows a collection basin used as part of the remediation. Water is shunted to a treatment plant.

Image ID: r00bbm18, NOAA's Restoration Center Collection
Location: Cobalt and Forney Ranc, Lemhi County, Idaho
Credit: NOAA Fisheries, NW region, Nick Iadanza

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