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COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Richard D. Lamm - * Frank A.Traylor, M.D.
Governor /876 Executive Director
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Mr. James F. Maguire, Jr. GREELEY% CO-
President, Erie Airpark
Homeowner's Association
25800 South Main
Erie, Colorado 80516
Re: "Bird Population at the
Erie Landfill Site"
Dear Mr. Maguire:
Enclosed is a copy of a report from the Ornithology Study Committee for
the'Erie Landfill Area During Operation of the Landfill". This report
was transmitted to this Department in March. 1982, after the investigation
of bird habitats and observing 48 kinds of birds in the vicinity of the
Erie Landfill. This Study began in June, 1980, and was conducted for a
four month period prior to beginning the landfill. It was continued for
12 months after the site became operational to evaluate seasonal variations
and the impact of the landfill on bird populations.
One of the twelve conclusions stated: "No clear trend of population increase
or decrease was detectable due to the operation of the landfill".
This Department and the Ornithology Study Committee urged the continuance of
the study by Landfill, Inc. to determine any increase in bird hazards, from
this source, for an extended time period. This was agreed to by Landfill, Inc.
Mr. Brad Ke:irnes., of Landfill, Inc. reported that the Ornithologist con-
ducting the study (Dr. Maynard Stamper) , was retained to continue the study as
recommended. The Waste Management Division has requested a report of supple-
mental findings. Any documentation of bird hazards attributable to the land-
fill, the Erie Airpark Homeowner's Association has should be submitted to
Landfill, Inc. and the Ornithology Study Committee:
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Mr. James Maguire Tr.
November 3, 1982
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The Waste Management Division routinely inspects the Erie Landfill for
compliance with Minimum State Standards and Department Regulations. The
latest inspection report indicated a satisfactory operation. Observations
and pictures indicated gulls and other bird flocks were not prevalent at
the landfill site, when inspected.
I appreciate the concerns of the Association relative to potential bird
ha 'ards attributable to the Erie Landfill. The Waste Management Division
will continue to conduct inspections, surveillance and monitoring activities
and provide information to the Association concerning findings of the on-
going study directed by the "Ornithology Study Committee". Should there be
a confirmed bird hazard, attributable to the landfill, Landfill, Inc. will be
required to provide appropriate corrective and preventive measures.
Should there be questions or if this Department can be of further assistance,
please contact Mr. Kenneth L. Waesche, Director of the Waste Management
Division.
Sincerely,
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Dr. Frank A. Traylor
Executive Director
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cc: Landfill, Inc.
Ornithology Committee
Norman Carlson, Weld Co. Commissioner
Mayor, Town of Erie
Dr. Robert Arnott
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