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Lake Durango Water Authority <br />PO Box 657 <br />Durango, CO 81302 <br />970-247-4062 <br />Department of Natural Resources <br />Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety <br />Wally Erickson <br />691 County Road 233 Ste. A-2 <br />Durango, CO 81301 <br />Re: CDRMS File: M-1981-185 <br />Dear Mr. Erickson, <br />IRCIVED <br />MAR 0 2 2011 <br />Ourango Field Office <br />O vision of Recta ation„ <br />m?q and Safety. <br />The Lake Durango Water Authority (Authority) is a Colorado Water Authority that provides treated <br />water to 1200 homes in La Plata County. Raw water for the Authority's water treatment plant is diverted <br />from the La Plata River and delivered to Lake Durango Reservoir via the Pine Ridge Ditch. The diversion <br />is located approximately 4 miles downstream of the proposed Wildcat Mine. <br />The Authority Board of Directors understands that Wildcat Mining Corp. has applied to the Colorado <br />Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety for a 112d permit which indicates that the mine may use <br />toxic or acid forming materials, and has likely potential to release contaminants. Any review of the <br />permit should consider the proximity of the mine operations to the raw water supply for the Authority <br />and any potential impacts mining operations would have on the safety and quality of water delivered to <br />Lake Durango Reservoir. <br />The Board of the Lake Durango Water Authority would like to be kept up to date with all permitting <br />actions related to the Wildcat Mine. Please send updates to: <br />Lake Durango Water Authority <br />Attn: Charlie Smith, General Manger <br />PO Box 657 <br />Durango, CO 81302 <br />manager@lakedurango.org <br />Sincerely, <br />Ward Holmes <br />President <br />Cc: Eric Aune