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RECEIVED <br /> March 3rd.2025 tt+ 0 6 2025 <br /> Colorado Division of Reclamation,Mining and Safety Colorado Division of Reclamation, <br /> 1313 Sherman Street,Room 215 Mining and Safety <br /> Denver.CO 80203 <br /> Subject:Concerns Regarding Proposed Dredging Operation and Sand Plant by FRICO <br /> Dear Sir or Madam. <br /> My husband and I are writing to express our strong concerns regarding the proposed dredging operation <br /> and sand plant installation by the Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company(FRICO)directly behind our <br /> home.We are directly impacted by this operation since we live on Stoneleieh Rd South and currently <br /> overlook FRICO's operations.We are very worried about the potential environmental,health,and quality <br /> of life impacts this project will have on our home and health.Just in the few months since FRICO's <br /> acauisition of the land behind us.we have dealt with constant noise and ground vibrations from the sand <br /> trucks that frequently run behind us on;County Road 41'/2.I utilize that road to walk our two dogs and <br /> have almost been run over on three occasions by these trucks driving at a high rate of speed down this <br /> road without regard to residents like me who use it for recreation The resulting dust from these trucks <br /> lingers in the air and will blow towards our home,and there isn't a break in operations-even on <br /> weekends.I have asthma and need to alter my schedule to work in the yard based on the amount of dust in <br /> the air from the trucks.which greatly impacts my health and Quality of life. <br /> I am a beekeeper and have a contract to sell honey at a local store in La Salle,CO.My beehives face <br /> directly east towards Milton reservoir and current operations by FRICO.Honeybees in particular do not <br /> tolerate ground vibration whether it be from frackine or the weight of the sand trucks driving by. I have <br /> noticed a significant drop in population numbers and honey production since FRICO's operations began, <br /> and I worry about their long-term health and longevity <br /> The proposed sand planes operation schedule of 24 hours a day,seven days a week raises significant <br /> concerns about noise pollution,light pollution,and increased traffic hazards.We are especially worried <br /> about the detrimental impact to local wildlife.We have noticed that bald eagles who utilize Milton <br /> Reservoir for nesting and hunting are now perching on our home to avoid the constant dredging activities. <br /> I have personally experienced the disregard for safety from the truck drivers,so I can imagine that there is <br /> equal disregard to wildlife who calls that area their home.The light nolhrtion impacts us since our house <br /> faces FRICO's operations,and I'm sure interrupts migrating birds.We moved out here to be away from <br /> light and noise pollution and now it is our daily annoyance and a negative impact to our lives. <br /> Additionally,we are very concerned about groundwater quality as these mining operations continue so <br /> close to many homes in the community.Currently,is there any testing of toxins being dredged from <br /> Milton Reservoir?What will the lone-term impact be to our health and the health of the local wildlife <br /> from these exposed toxins over time?Who will report groundwater quality and concerns to U29 <br /> We very much appreciate your attention to this matter and want to strongly encourage you to take our <br /> concerns seriously. <br /> Thank you. <br /> Jeremy Thompson and Kristanne Korsaaard <br /> 4 ill <br /> 7(1.7/,./11/1: . <br />