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would also require additional BLM permits(the road crosses public land)which Zephyr has not secured.A <br /> secondary concern of mine is the dust created by continuous use of mining haul trucks on Temple Canyon <br /> Road.Zephyr states that fugitive dust from the road will be controlled as necessary with water applied by a <br /> water truck equipped with spray bars. I'd like to know who will make the decision on what is"necessary"? <br /> Where will the water come from,and who will pay for that water? If Fremont County supplies the water,and the <br /> water is funded by taxpayer dollars, is this in the best interest of all citizens of our county? <br /> Another apprehension shared by many local residents living adjacent to the proposed mining activity involves <br /> explosives and blasting.Zephyr has stated that around 13,000 pounds of explosives will be used for up to a <br /> week of blasting activity.All of this blasting activity will occur within a mile of the Dawson Ranch subdivision, <br /> and much closer to full-time residences immediately adjacent to Zephyr's property along Temple Canyon Road. <br /> All of this begs the question...is this proposed mining activity in the best interest of the residents of Fremont <br /> County,as well as the wildlife and habitat surrounding Zephyr's proposed mining site? <br /> Zephyr's multiple water requirements are of particular concern to both myself and many other local residents. <br /> It's been stated that during mining operations,the proposed mine will require over 178,000 gallons of water per <br /> day.As we all know,water is Colorado's most precious commodity,and during a drought that has lasted nearly <br /> two decades,we simply cannot afford to waste local water which most certainly will be drawn from the <br /> Arkansas River.The Arkansas River is a major source of water for our community in Canon City,but it's also an <br /> important resource for local outdoor recreation which includes fishing and whitewater rafting. <br /> The list of grave concerns goes on and on.As a professional fly fishing guide who operates guide trips in <br /> Temple Canyon,the Grape Creek State Wildlife Area,and the Lower Grape Creek Wilderness Study Area, I <br /> know firsthand that any mining activity by Zephyr,or any other exploratory or actual mining company,will have <br /> very long-lasting detrimental effects on the landscape,fish,and wildlife in the greater Grape Creek drainage. <br /> You don't have to look far to see the scars left by previous and non-productive mining activity from decades <br /> past.Our county is covered with mining scars...when do we say enough is enough? <br /> Again, I urge the DRMS to consider all the facts and public input regarding Zephyr's application.Their plan is <br /> the wrong mine, in the wrong place,and it most certainly does not represent what's best for our local <br /> community and for the landscape surrounding Canon City. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Paul A.Vertrees <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 /> Permit Type <br /> Hard Rock <br /> County <br /> Fremont <br /> Enter one county only <br /> Site Name <br /> Dawson Gold Mine <br /> Perm ittee/Operator Name <br /> Zephyr Gold USA Ltd <br /> ADDITIONAL INFORMATION <br />