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. v <br /> 7 <br /> LAND AND WATER FUND RECEIVED <br /> "Legal Aid For The Environment" AUG c s 1992 <br /> DIVISION Ur <br /> MINERALS & GEOL_()C,4' <br /> BOARD OF DIRECTORS July 28, 1992 <br /> David R.Andrews -, <br /> Thomas A. Barron <br /> Mike Long, Director <br /> Colorado Division of Minerals and GeologyI <br /> Barbara Davis Blum 1313 Sherman Street <br /> Denver, CO 80203 <br /> Jeffery C.Fereday <br /> David H.Getches Re: Battle Mountain Gold, San Luis Project; M-88-112 <br /> Chair <br /> Dear Mike: <br /> B.Kevin Gover <br /> Timothy McFlynn At the recent site and off-site visits to Battle <br /> Mountain Gold's (BMG) San Luis Project, numerous parties, <br /> Wayne G.Petty including representatives. of the Mined Land Board and the <br /> Office of Mined Land Reclamation (OMLR) , discussed <br /> Glenn E.Porzak possible ways to reduce or eliminate erosion and runoff <br /> Vice-Chair i, e 1 o Seco Creek from BMG's operations. Actions <br /> discussed included: (1) OMLR contacting the Soil <br /> Susan J.Tixier Conservation Service and requesting that the Service <br /> undertake a study of the sources of (and possible <br /> Stewart L.Udall Honorary Director solutions to) sedimentation of the Rito Seco; (2) <br /> involving the Colorado Nonpoint Source Program, through <br /> your office, in efforts to protect the quality of the <br /> FrancesRito Seco; and (3) increased inspection and monitoring of <br /> Pressidentident Green sedimentation problem with possible corrective <br /> actions undertaken by BMG. This could be implemented <br /> through the upcoming independent monitoring process. <br /> As was noticed during the site and off-site visits, <br /> Idaho office sedimentation, erosion and increased run-off threaten the <br /> quality of the Rito Seco drainage. In an effort to <br /> Richard H.Juengiing prevent off-site damages and minimize disturbances to the <br /> Director hydrologic balance, something must be done. <br /> Overland Rd. <br /> Box 1612_ Therefore, the joint objectors in the current Board <br /> P.O.P0. <br /> Boise,ID 83701 proceedings, the Peoples Alternative Energy Services <br /> (208)342-7024 (PAES) , the Costilla County Conservancy District, and Ms. <br /> FAX:(268)342-7024 Jane Kircher, request that your office undertake the <br /> above actions designed to reduce erosion and run-off into <br /> the Rito Seco drainage. Please respond as to the efforts <br /> your office will undertake to implement this request. <br /> Serving the , <br /> Rocky Mountain West <br /> 1405 Arapahoe • Suite 200 • Boulder, Colorado 80302 • (303) 444-1188 • FAX (303) 440-8052 <br /> 100% Recycled Unbleached Paper <br />