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- III II~II~IIIIIIIIII LLHf..:;,~ ", .ACTION Mr. Michael Long August 20, 1997 Division of Minerals and Geology 1313 Sherman St. Denver, CO 80203 ~~I ~I~II~II~~~~~ ~I~ F~ECEIVED AUG 21 1991 Division of Minerals s Geciapl- Dear Mr. Long, In spite of considerable citizen opposition to the proposed _ _ _ _ Agile Stone gravel pit and the Parkdale Recreation site on the Arkansas 1n Fremont--County, -the--County--Commissioners issued__a-_ county permit. We urge the Division of Minerals and Geology not to permit this proposed gravel pit for the following reasons: * Agile Stone plans to use 30,000 gallons of water per day to wash down the dust. We don't think this is a good use of a limited resource in the West. * There is concern on the impact of continual blasting on the nearby Big Horn Sheep during the lambing season. * There is also concern about the impact of contamination and silt on the trout population in Tallahassee Creek. We also have economic and quality of life concerns. A massive operation of this kind (55 acres and vertical wall mining which will encompass 67 acres digging out Cactus Mountain) will adversely effect the recreation industry. Over 70 commercial outfitters are dependent on the Parkdale Recreation site. By conservative estimates, over $18 million in revenue comes into Fremont County from this site alone. We are not opposed Lo gravel pits. Hcwever, :•re are opposed to this gravel pit because of its location. We would welcome an opportunity to discuss the issue with you. Since ely, \~~ Carmi McLean Colorado Director National Office • 1320 18th Street N.W. • Washington, DC 20036 • 202/457-1286 Rocky Mountain fiegional OOice • 899 Logan Street #101 • Denver, CO 80203 • 303/839-9866 • Fax 303/839-9870 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER - c's`-.~y'~ ~ ~ ~~