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i Y~, <br />~Gv~aa 1 "r I- a ~Y <br />W k i N IC.Baa. Q~OJ~ec~-~v <br />- RECEIVED <br />Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology JUL t. 8 2003 <br />1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 <br />Denver, CO 80203 / Division of Minerals and Geology <br />Greetings: ~(/~ - ZO o 3 - 0 3 ~ <br />My husband and I join with the many mem rs of our community who aze very <br />concerned about the proposed Haldorson and and Gravel Mine which is neaz our <br />property on Spring Creek Mesa. For those of you who aze not familiaz with this mesa, it <br />is a beautiful azea consisting of homes, pastures and farms. It is framed on the south with <br />a breathtaking view of the San Juan Mountains. We fell in love with the area and were <br />fortunate enough to purchase 200 acres neaz the proposed site. <br />We farm 110 acres of our land and have devoted the majority of the remaining land to <br />wildlife habitat. We have a number of ponds for waterfowl and amphibians and aze <br />replanting habitats for pheasant and quail. We have a wonderful population of wildlife <br />including deer, fox, badgers, coyotes, chipmunks, squirrel, falcon, owls, hawks, bald <br />eagles, many varieties of songbirds, various frogs, toads and lizards as well as various <br />waterfowl and the quail and pheasant. We were at a recent hearing on the mine and <br />learned of the possible DAMAGE TO THE SPRINGS AND GROUND WATER in the <br />azea if the mine is operated. Since this would do IRREPARABLE DAMAGE to our <br />pond system and the water all farmers need for farming we are gravely concerned. <br />We aze also concerned about the effect the NOISE, DUST and the AIR POLLUTION <br />from the mine and asphalt plant would have, not only on our wildlife population, but also <br />on the health, safety and the quality of life of the people who live in the over 600 <br />residences within 1 mile of the proposed mine. <br />Land like Spring Creek Mesa with its wonderful mix of homes, farms and pastureland is <br />becoming rare indeed. An asphalt plant, concrete plant, crusher, and mine would forever <br />Hain the chazacter of the azea. <br />We respectfully request that the DMG require Haldorson and Son, Inc. to have a <br />THROROUGH GROUND WATER ASSESSMENT done by an agency qualified to do <br />HYDROLOGIC INVESTIGATION BEFORE GROUND IS BROKEN. The applicants, <br />not the taxpayers, should pay for this as well as studies to establish baseline information <br />on water quality and air quality . We feel that the applicants must show proof that their <br />operation will in no way alter or impact the operation of existing water rights such as <br />irrigation rights and springs that would interfere with farming BEFORE A MINING <br />PERMIT IS ISSUED. <br />Respectfully, <br />James and Patricia Whitticom <br />60780 LaSalle Road <br />Montrose, CO, 81401 <br />