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Your Phone Number* <br /> Used only to follow up. <br /> 3012214984 <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 /> as specific as possioi(, 7 <br /> Comment/Objection Narrative* <br /> Gentlepersons: <br /> I'm a new resident of Fremont County, having retired here with my husband earlier this year for the quiet, <br /> magnificent scenery,and clean air and water.This region has a long and colorful history of mining,an industry <br /> that was an important part of the economy in the past. But the County has evolved since then,developing more <br /> sustainable industries that protect our precious natural resources.Zephyr Gold USA's mine application is an <br /> unsustainable proposal and must be rejected.There are many reasons for this, but I'll focus on just one:the <br /> threat to our water. <br /> Water is the most precious resource on the planet-without it, no life can exist. It's more precious than any <br /> mineral, including gold. Unfortunately,water is a primary ingredient in mining operations;vast amounts have <br /> been used to extract desired metals from many places on Earth, leaving behind toxic waste,ruined landscapes, <br /> and polluted water. Until recently, humans have taken water for granted,exploiting free access to it and using it <br /> indiscriminately in the interest of profits for a few.Zephyr plans to use underground water to run their operation; <br /> meanwhile the western states, including Colorado are now experiencing unprecedented drought and water <br /> shortages. For the first time in its history,the mighty Colorado River-essential to the lives of more than 40 <br /> million people-is drying up. It makes absolutely no sense to allow a mining operation to use millions of gallons <br /> every year to extract gold in a semi-desert landscape highly vulnerable to drought conditions. <br /> In addition,chemicals are mixed with water in the mineral extraction process,creating a toxic stew deadly to <br /> nearly all forms of life,including humans. Despite assurances from Zephyr that they will safely store chemicals <br /> on-site and prevent polluted water from escaping into the greater environment,the sad reality is that no mining <br /> operation anywhere in the world has been able to avoid accidental(or deliberate)spills. <br /> There is no justification to allow this Canadian enterprise to set up a mining operation in Fremont County.Their <br /> application should be rejected at the state level. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Sydney Jacobs <br /> Florence,CO <br /> Permit Number* <br /> Enter valid letter and then numbers,for example M122112211 or C123456789. <br /> M2021046 <br /> Permitting Action Type <br /> Select revision type or leave blank if comment pertains to a new permit application or NOI <br />