HomeMy WebLinkAbout20080319.tiff MARILYN N. MUSGRAVE COMMITTEES.
MEMBER OF CONGRESS AGRICULTURE
4TH DISTRICT,COLORADO RANKING MEMBER,
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January 11, 2008
Mr. Bill Jerke
Weld County Commissioner
915 Tenth Street
P. O. Box 758
Greeley, Colorado 80632
Dear Bill,
I am very concerned about a proposal by Powertech Inc. to mine for uranium
in northwestern Weld County near Nunn. In the coming year you will have much to
consider as the regulatory process for this proposal is likely to begin to unfold. I urge
you to ensure ample opportunity for residents to share their concerns about the
proposal through an open, fair, and thorough process.
Chief among my concerns is the potential impact this proposed mining could
have on our ground water resources in Northern Colorado. Powertech has said it
intends to utilize a process known as in-situ leaching to extract uranium from the
mineral deposits. This process has the potential to contaminate the underground
aquifers our families, communities, and agricultural producers rely upon for clean,
safe water.
Colorado and the Rocky Mountain West are blessed with an abundance of
natural resources. As stewards of these resources, we are required to ensure that
resource development is done in a responsible way that ensures the health and safety
of the public. On behalf of my constituents in Colorado's Forth Congressional
District, I again reiterate my strong opposition to this proposal and encourage you to
carefully evaluate both the potential economic and environmental costs associated
with this project.
Sincerely,
arilL yn Niusgravl/ e ' r
Member of Congress
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