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Your State <br /> CO <br /> Your Zip Code <br /> Maximum of 10 digits. (Example)80202 <br /> 81212 <br /> Email Address <br /> Enter a valid email address in this field to receive a confirmation e-mail. <br /> carolld380@gmail.com <br /> Your Phone Number* <br /> Used only to follow up. <br /> 7192757618 <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 /> From:Colorado Citizens Against ToxicWaste, Inc. (CCAT) <br /> To: Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety <br /> Date:August 30,2021 <br /> Re: Dawson Gold Mine, Fremont County <br /> Gold has been revered in almost all human cultures for as long as civilizations have been able to admire—and <br /> use—this precious metal's unique properties. Because of these unique properties,gold makes its way into <br /> almost every sphere of modern life in some way, shape,or form.Gold is used for jewelry, medals and awards, <br /> in dentistry and medicine. Gold is an international currency and measure of wealth. Modern technology relies <br /> on gold as an efficient conductor in cell phones and GPS units as well as desktop and laptop computers. <br /> But there are things in life more precious than gold. <br /> Here in our high desert,cool,clear,safe water is essential for healthy populations and abundant crops.The <br /> water recreation we enjoy as part of life in our valley is a tremendous value that should not be taken lightly. <br /> Grape Creek delivers water to 720 DeWeese-Dye Ditch shareholders from Grape Creek Drive to Brookside for <br /> use in gardens,orchards,and landscaping.The use of and rights to this water date back to the early 1900s and <br /> must not be put at risk.Zephyr is not using Grape Creek water but the proximity of the mine to the Grape Creek <br /> drainage is of great concern to DeWeese Ditch users in Lincoln Park. <br /> The use of the Grape Creek area for recreation is an important use allowing residents and visitors to enjoy the <br /> unmatched outdoor beauty of our area.The many trails in the area which are so carefully and intentionally laid <br /> niA anrd maintainard will hp nanativaly imnartard by the nnica rdw-t and rdisnintinn raiicaril by this mininn <br />