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Your Phone Number* <br /> Used only to follow up. <br /> 7186716491 <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(, <br /> Comment/Objection Narrative <br /> I urge you to deny this permit for mining in the Arkansas River Valley above Grape Creek. <br /> The Arkansas River and its tributary,Grape Creek,are precious and important water sources for municipalities, <br /> agriculture,and recreation down stream.We can not risk the potential for chemical pollution that has known to <br /> result from mining. <br /> Fremont County,and particularly this area, has become a popular destination for mountain bikers, hikers,and <br /> rafters.The proposed mine and all the activity associated with it would negatively impact the recreational and <br /> environmental value of this beautiful and pristine area,creating traffic hazards, noise,dust,and light pollution, <br /> not to mention the disruption caused to wildlife. <br /> My husband and I are mountain bikers and often ride up Temple Canyon road to access trails.Currently the <br /> traffic is minimal, but the mining would result in a huge increase in truck traffic along that road. <br /> The amount of water required for the mining is unsustainable.Given the most recent Climate Report from the <br /> IPCC which leaves no doubt about the human cause of global warming and the dire environmental <br /> consequences including rising temperatures, more severe draughts,and water shortages,should make this a <br /> no-brainer.We can't afford to be wasting water for extractive and destructive industries. <br /> Please Just say NO!Consider the future we are creating for our children.We already have one mess left by <br /> Cotter at their former Uranium mine that polluted the well water,created a superfund site,and negatively <br /> impacted the health of residents in Lincoln Park,even resulting in death from cancers caused by the <br /> contaminants.We don't need another one. <br /> Thank you.Susan Gordon <br /> Permit Number* <br /> Enter valid letter and then numbers,for example M122112211 or C123456789. <br /> M2021046 <br />