PERMFILE110469 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

~ ~ iiiiii~iiiiniiiiii 999 WEST ADAMS 60 S. 27TH AVE. SOIL CONSERVATION BRIGHTON, CO. 80601 DISTRICT (303)659-7004 December 20, 1994 Mr. Carl B. Mount Senior Environmental Protection Specialist RECEIVE D Division of Minerals and Geology 1313 Sherman St., Rm. 215 JAN 10 1995 Denver, Co. 80203 RE: Dahlia Resources Pit, File No. M-94-093 Divisionuiivunerats&Geology Dear Mr. Mount: All issues appear to be adequately addressed by the prepared plan. However, we still have the following concerns: We would like to suggest that Russian Olive trees not be included in the reclamation procedures. Russian Olives have become vigorous competitors for available resources, and tend to out compete other desirable species. The loss in numbers of the Russian Olives could be made up for in additional plantings of willows and Honey Locust. We are concerned that dry mining may draw down the surrounding water table to the detrement of both natural vegetation and adjacent farm and ranch operations. Another concern we have with dry mining in this area is the movement of possible contaminated water away from the Rocky Mountain Arsenal. The dewatering in this pit, combined with dewatering in other local pits, may contribute to the migration of the potentially highly contaminated groundwater from the Rocky Mountain Arsenal to our area. In addition, we would like to make you aware that this mining operation is going to be taking a combination of Prime and Important Farmland out of production (approximately 83 acres). Please refer to the enclosed material for information on Prime and Important Farmlands, and a map of Important Farmlands of Colorado. Our board would appreciate the opportunity to discuss our concerns regarding dry mining with you at any time. Please call when you have the opportunity. Thank-you. Sincerely, ~_~c~N~~y~~ West Adams Soil Conservation District