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Your State <br /> CO <br /> Your Zip Code <br /> Maximum of 10 digits. (Example)80202 <br /> 81240 <br /> Email Address <br /> Enter a valid email address in this field to receive a confirmation e-mail. <br /> arkvalleyaudubon@gmail.com <br /> Your Phone Number* <br /> Used only to follow up. <br /> 372-3415 <br /> Extension <br /> Alternate Phone Number <br /> Used only to follow up. <br /> Alternate Phone Extension <br /> Connection to Operation <br /> Select all that apply <br /> Land Owner of affected land Structure Owner within 200' of affected land <br /> Mineral Owner Nearby Resident <br /> Adjacent Land Owner Concerned Citizen <br /> Government Agency Other <br /> DESCRIPTION OF COMMENT OR OBJECTION <br /> (Please be as specific as possible) <br /> Comment/Objection Narrative* <br /> Arkansas Valley Audubon Society(AVAS), representing 500+members who live and recreate in the Canon <br /> City/Grape Creek/Temple Canyon area, is opposed to the Zephyr Minerals Ltd. Mining Permit M2021046. <br /> These areas are reliable birding spots for Gray Flycatcher,Virginia's Warbler, Ladder-backed Woodpecker, <br /> American Dipper(along Grape Creek),and other pinon-juniper birds.A gold mining operation would put these <br /> birds and the people who travel to view them at risk. <br /> Cyanide is used to extract gold from rock.Cyanide-bearing mine waste solutions are associated with bird, bat, <br /> and other wildlife deaths. Not to mention being hazardous to workers and the surrounding community.A spill or <br /> a containment breach would threaten people,animals,and the environment. Our Pueblo members living <br /> downstream from this proposed mine aren't happy about the water pollution inherent in mining of this type. <br /> The Grape Creek Wilderness Study Area is adjacent to the proposed mine site.Wilderness Study Areas are <br /> places that have wilderness characteristics, naturalness, isolation,solitude,and outstanding opportunities for <br /> recreation. In addition to birders,anglers frequent Grape Creek because of the fishing opportunities there.A <br /> gold mine-even an underground one-isn't conducive to'naturalness,'wilderness,or solitude. <br /> Processing 300 tons of ore/day would require 65,000,000 gallons of water at a time when a water crisis is <br /> looming for Colorado and the entire Southwest.Why should a Canadian company be allowed to consume our <br /> water,contaminate our environment, kill our wildlife,and make lots of money doing it? <br /> AVAS asks that this mining permit be denied. <br /> Thank you. <br /> Permit Number* <br /> Enter valid letter and then numbers,for example M122112211 or C123456789. <br /> M2021046 <br />