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~}. cv-~~~- ob~e~,~~. <br />Hans R. Croeber <br />62201 North Star Drive <br />Montrose, CO 81401 <br />16 July 2003 <br />Division of Mining and Geology <br />1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 <br />Denver, Colorado 8u2o3 <br />Dear Sir of Madam, <br />RECEIVED <br />t/JUL 2 1 2003 <br />Division ~f Minerals and GealoBY <br />This letter is concerning the proposed mine known as the Halderson Sand and Gravel mine <br />in Montrose, Colorado, File No. M-200-037. <br />There seems to be many environmental issues that have not been completely investigated. <br />The water issues aze of particular interest to me. A large amount of water will be required <br />to process all of that gravel and to run the 2 bulk plants. Where will this water come from <br />as my understanding is that all of the water in the Uncompaagre project must stay with the <br />land? Also, where will all of this contaminated water go after it has been used by <br />Halderson. It seems likely that it would contaminate the many springs, and possibly the <br />Uncompahgre River itself. Halderson must show evidence that this operation will not <br />affect the quality of the ground water and river in this area. <br />This area is agricultural and residential. A deep hole would be an unacceptable end to the <br />mining. This area should be reclaimed as crop land to level at least 2 feet above the water <br />table. <br />Halderson should be required to have a completed hydrological survey done with <br />assurances that any damage caused by them to the ground water should be their financial <br />responsibility. <br />There aze a number of other issues like dust, noise, smell, traffic, etc. that beaz negatively <br />on this mine being located in this area. However, the water issue remains critical and <br />Halderson must be held accountable for the quality of our ground water before the mine <br />goes into operation. <br />Sincerely, <br />~~~~ <br />