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02/18/04 13:07 FAX 9706262004 RAREN-BOB-LECOiIR ¢j 01 <br />Division of Minerals and Geology <br />701 del Rio <br />Room 125 <br />Durango, CO 81301 <br />Attn.: Wally Erickson <br />02/17/04 <br />202 Pleasant Dr <br />Ridgway, CO 81432 <br />Dear Colorado Division of Mines and Geology, <br />F~`g <br /> <br />~ ~~~4 <br />~'krr~~ , ~ g~Q~~s ~ <br />_~ <br />As the president of Ridgway Ouray Community Council, I feel it is important to <br />draw attention to you regarding the ZMK in-channel mining permit #M-1991-146 <br />along the Uncompahgre River. <br />There is always a need for gravel products and we recognize the value of a local sand <br />a gravel operation. However, we are in the process of restoration projects for this <br />entire stretch of river and there are many adverse effects which seem to outweigh <br />the business benefits from this type of mining operation. <br />Our organization would appreciate seeing information on the original Zh1K <br />complaint and the responding report. We would also ask that you extend the date <br />for response to the original complaint by James Patterson. We have concerns about <br />the scouring and cutting effects of the holes created by removal of material as they <br />potentially migrate. <br />This will give us time to evaluate to the information available and to respond. <br />Thank you so much for the opportunity to communicate and provide imput. This <br />community wants to continue its efforts in improving the quality of our valuable <br />riparian habitat along and in the river. <br />S' ere <br />Robert LeCour <br />President ROCC <br />A local Chapter of Western Colorado Congress <br />c ~. Na~2y 'pose <br />