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<br />III IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII <br />999 <br />MOSCA-HOOPER SCD <br />PO BOX 1238 <br />ALAMOSA, CO. 81101 <br />June 6, 1995 <br />James C. Stevens <br />Senior Environmental <br />Division of Minerals <br />1313 Sherman Street, <br />Denver, Co. 80203 <br />Dear Mr. Stevens, <br />Protection Specialist <br />S. Geology <br />Room 215 <br />~~ <br />This letter addresses concerns that the Mosca-Hooper Soil <br />Conservation District Board Members have regarding the Surface <br />Mining Permit, File #M-95-034, Bachus Pit, Daniel Russell. <br />The Board met June 5, 1995, at their regular scheduled meeting <br />and the application was reviewed. After much discussion, the <br />Board decided to voice their concerns to you and have these <br />concerns on record in case a complaint should arise against the <br />particular mining project being discussed. <br />1. Soil erosion - Since the site of excavation is elevated, <br />once ground cover is removed it will be subject to wind <br />erosion. To minimize the effects of soil blowing, we <br />feel the entire pit should not be opened all at once. <br />Instead, we recommend the mining process should be done <br />in strips, and re-claimed with vegetation as soon as <br />possible after mining is completed. <br />2. Groundwater Contamination - Since the groundwater table <br />is high in the area where excavation would be done, we <br />concur with the NRCS recommendations that excavation of <br />the site should be within two feet of groundwater. <br />If the above steps are carried out, we feel there probably <br />won't be any problems arise, but it is important to mine the <br />area properly for the betterment of the surrounding area. <br />Sincerely, <br />Clarence Robinson ~ ~~ <br />Board President <br />M <br />~~r,Fi\/Et~ <br />JUN 17 1995 <br />;ns~on u, ~,,~oa~a~s s ueoio9Y <br />cc: Norma Van Nostrand, RC. <br />Alamosa County Commissioners <br />Daniel M. Russell <br />