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