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2 January 2012 <br />dQ Cuerna Verde Assn. <br />c/o Richard Miller — Treas. <br />5428 Kestrel Ct. <br />Pueblo, CO 81005 <br />Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety <br />1313 Sherman Street Room 215 <br />Denver, CO 80203 <br />Re: Colorado Moss Rock Public Notice <br />Gentlemen: <br />- 70 anti -0,39 <br />RECEIVED <br />IA 04ZtO1? <br />Division of Reclamation, <br />Mining 8, Satety <br />The Cuerna Verde Association is in receipt of the notice requesting a COLORADO <br />MINED LAND RECLAMATION BOARD CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS LIMITED <br />IMPACT 110c OPERATION RECLAMATION PERMIT. <br />The proposed surface mining site abuts the Greenhorn Creek running west to east from <br />Cuerna Verde's property to the Rye Mountain Park. The Greenhorn is a major supply of <br />both irrigation and potable domestic drinking water for the area. There exists the strong <br />possibility that such a mining operation is not compatible with the surrounding area and <br />might do irreparable harm. The biggest danger is disturbing and /or the pollution of <br />Greenhorn Creek. In viewing the area and work that has already been performed without <br />regard to any permitting process thus far, it is apparent that there has been very little <br />concern for the environment already. I am sure the petitioner will claim there will be no <br />possible harm or pollution to the Greenhorn, but there are too many cases historically <br />where damage and pollution have occurred from a much further distance. <br />The proposed future land use is noted as being residential. Too many unanswered <br />questions exist with such a broad statement. One is led to question how many <br />residential units are planned, and how will they affect and mesh with the surrounding <br />mountain park and rural mountain community. Where are these residential units going to <br />dump their sewage? Septic tanks? Remember, the Greenhorn Creek is a major water <br />supply and leaching could foul this source for everybody downstream. Where are these <br />residential units going to get their potable water? Wells? The water table in the area has <br />already experienced dramatic drops leaving people within a short distance of the <br />proposed action without water. Wells in the nearby area are being redrilled and water is <br />having to be hauled from Colorado City or Pueblo. <br />In summary, there exists too many possible chances for irreversible environmental <br />damage to occur to justify allowing this permit to go forward. <br />Regards, <br />Richard Miller — Treas <br />Cuer rde Assn. <br />I/ 61 <br />