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iiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiii 989 Dana Prijatel 4712 Turnberry Drive Lawrence KS 66047 3 April 1995 Mr. Randy Price Division of Minerals and Geology Department of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 Denver CO 80203 Dear Mr. Price, gECEI VE,~ ApR t76 1995 Div;g;on of Minerals ~ OeG~o9; I am writing in reference to our telephone conversation on this date. I am very concerned that Basin Resources, Inc., of Weston, Colorado, intends to do some exploratory drilling for its mining operation on our property. Their chosen site is near two springs that are perennial springs and not seasonal. We are very concerned about the destruction they may cause. I am enclosing all of the papers they sent us and a map of our property with their intended well site and our springs labeled. At no time does the mining company acknowledge the springs are there much less that they are a year round water source for the wild life in the area. It is our intent to file for the water rights on these two springs and keep them a habitat for the wild life in the area. Under Basin Resources, Inc., attachment (5A), I have underlined their claim that all of the water is ephemeral in the area and this is not so. Our springs run all year round. According to the papers Basin Resources filed with the Department of Natural Resources, Mined Land Reclamation Division, page (3), drilling would be done between 1/96 and 1/97 and the designation of the well is NM 29. It is our contention that they should not be permitted to drill in the area of our springs. It just doesn't make since for them to take the chance of destroying a perennial water source in an area that is so arid. Your prompt attention would be greatly appreciated. If you have further questions please contact me at my home, 913-865-2678. Si cerely, ~2~~ na Prijatel