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Division of Reclamation, Mining,and Safety <br /> 1313 Sherman Street � �� � <br /> Room 215 <br /> Denver CO 80203 AUG 17 2021 <br /> August 12, 2021 <br /> DIVISION OF RECLAMATION <br /> MINING AND SAFETY <br /> RE: Permit No. M-2021-046 <br /> To Whom It May Concern: <br /> As a resident of Dawson Ranch development in Canon City, Fremont County, I am writing in reference to the <br /> Zephyr Gold USA Ltd. mining permit that has been filed.Although your Board does not address economic <br /> concerns,these are high on the list among those objecting to the proposed mine. I see house and empty lot <br /> prices that remain significantly high in our neighborhood, as all over town. I believe that Zephyr's mine will <br /> have an overall positive influence on our local economy,and that they will restore the mining site responsibly <br /> in the future. In helpful ways,they will leave our town better than they found it. <br /> I trust the people at Zephyr and am in favor of their mining project request. In their plan,Zephyr has <br /> repeatedly,clearly,and thoroughly addressed every concern that has been raised locally.They have been <br /> always professional and cooperative.They are prompt and forthcoming when directly asked questions. For <br /> example,we got a quick reply on a concern about possible sulfur smells;Zephyr explained that no sulfur at all <br /> will be processed locally. <br /> Some have objected strongly to this project due to their understandable fire danger and water purity <br /> concerns, but these objections do not seem to stand up to scrutiny. Zephyr has filed documents at our local <br /> County Clerk and Recorder's office. They have addressed each concern, in detail, in past meetings locally and in <br /> our local newspaper.The science has been done. But people continue to rant. <br /> Zephyr has hired a local professional environmental scientist who is dedicated to helping businesses get their <br /> jobs done right, in ways that are safe for the ecosystem we are all concerned to protect. I feel that Fremont <br /> County and its entire ecosystem are in safe hands, knowing that Zephyr has taken on the Dawson gold project. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> F <br /> Elizabeth Kirby <br /> Dawson Ranch resident <br /> Canon City, Fremont County <br />