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SI E R.RA Sail re de Cristo Group <br /> P <br /> RECEIVED <br /> Reply to: APR 15 2016 <br /> Sierra Club Sangre de Cristo Group DIVISION OF RECLAMATION <br /> Return address: PO Box 8821, Pueblo, CO 81008 MINING AND SAFETY <br /> Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board <br /> Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety <br /> 1313 Sherman St., Room 215 <br /> Denver, CO 80203 <br /> Dear Sirs: <br /> We write in opposition to the application of Fremont Paving and Redi-Mix, Inc. for a <br /> Construction Materials Operation Reclamation Permit for a surface mine on 40 Lane in Pueblo <br /> County, Colorado. <br /> Our concerns regarding the proposed mine center on its likely impacts to the surrounding <br /> farming operations. These impacts will certainly involve fugitive dust, truck traffic, the loss of <br /> organic soil on the site, and subsequent persisting erosion problems. Perhaps most important are <br /> the potential impacts of leaching of mine water into the relatively shallow tributary aquifer at this <br /> location, both during and subsequent to the mine's operations. <br /> This area of Pueblo County(the St. Charles Mesa) is one of the most fertile and valuable <br /> irrigated farming regions in the state. Because of this,the impacts of industrial activities in this <br /> area are especially detrimental. We urge you to reject this application based on the sensitivity <br /> and highest and best use of this land. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Charlotte Tournay <br /> Executive Committee <br /> Sierra Club - Sangre de Cristo Group <br />