HomeMy WebLinkAbout20073354.tiff Esther Gesick
From: Esther Gesick
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 10:14 AM
To: 'mdugan4@gwest.net'
Subject: FW: Ban uranium mining in Colorado
Attachments: LEUraniumEmail.doc
_EUraniumEmail.doc
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Ms. Dugan,
Please see the attached.
Esther E. Gesick
Deputy Clerk to the Board
915 10th Street
Greeley, CO 80631
(970)356-4000 X4226
(970)352-0242 (fax)
Original Message
From: Bill Jerke
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 10:21 AM
To: Esther Gesick
Subject: FW: Ban uranium mining in Colorado
Original Message
From: Margie Dugan [mailto:mdugan4@gwest.net]
Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 6:04 PM
To: Dave Long; Douglas Rademacher; Rob Masden; Bill Jerke; William Garcia;
krennels@larimer.org; governor.ritter@state.co.us; steve.johnson.senate@state.co.us;
bab.bacon.senate@state.co.us; randy.fischer.house@state.co.us;
john.kefalas.house@state.co.us
Subject: Ban uranium mining in Colorado
I have many concerns about the proposed uranium mining project. The current focus is in
northern Colorado, but the risk and the negative impacts are the same anywhere in the
state. Please consider drafting legislation to stop uranium mining throughout Colorado.
I have attached an editorial I have sent to the Coloradoan, expressing some of my
concerns.
STOP URANIUM MINING THROUGHOUT ALL OF COLORADO
With all the progress and momentum being made in our state regarding renewable
energy, I have been stunned by the plan to mine for uranium right here in Weld County; 11
miles outside of Fort Collins. The value of uranium has skyrocketed due to the renewed
interest in producing nuclear energy throughout the world. It seems we just don't learn
from our mistakes. After living through the disasters at Three Mile Island and the
Chernobyl Power Plant, how can we possibly support the growth of nuclear power facilities
once again. We, not the companies who profit from these plants, bear the cost of their
recklessness. Hundreds of billions of dollars have been spent cleaning up accidents,
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spills and waste from these facilities; not to mention the price we've paid with human
lives and healthcare for thousands of people who have suffered from radioactive
contamination. Does anyone believe that mining uranium at this site will be a benefit to
our community? Of course the people with a financial interest in this project do. They
want us to believe they are trustworthy, and this is no different than any other mining
project. I find this unconscionable!
Nuclear energy is neither cost-efficient nor clean. To get a real picture and
the facts, just pull up some web sites on Chernobyl or on nuclear power. It is extremely
disturbing. Every site I saw disputed the notion of nuclear power being cost effective,
while noting the catastrophic risks to our health, our environment, as well as, our
security. We have other energy options that do not pose these risks.
There are so many things that are disturbing about uranium mining and nuclear
power, but on the most simplistic level we know this:
* Exposure to radioactive waste poses severe health risks to humans
* There is no way anyone can guarantee there will not be accidents, spills, leaks
or groundwater contamination when mining for uranium.
* There is no safe or inexpensive way to dispose of radioactive waste from nuclear
power plants.
* Once uranium is unearthed, nuclear weapons can be made and nuclear power plants
can become targets for terrorist attacks.
* All living things on Earth are connected to one another. Thinking we are separate
from nature is what causes damage to the earth and to mankind.
This is not something to take lightly. Fortunately, our US and State
Representatives, both Republican and Democrats, are voicing their concerns about the
safety of this proposed mining. But I would like to challenge them to take it one step
further. I would ask them to write legislation that would ban uranium mining throughout
the entire state of Colorado. And although it is comforting to know our elected officials
care deeply about this topic; I hope our community will also choose to speak out against
uranium mining. If we care enough to take a stand about whether or not a new roundabout or
Wal-Mart is built; or which grade our kids will start high school, let' s care enough about
each other and our community to stop this before it is too late. Powertech is applying for
permits next year.
Uranium mining is a danger to our health and our environment and it has no place in Weld
County or anywhere in Colorado.
Thank you for any consideration you may give to this.
Sincerely,
Marge Dugan
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(970) 204-1035
4225 Westshore Way
Fort Collins, CO 80525
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Esther Gesick
From: Esther Gesick
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 4:58 PM
To: 'jackw@frii.com'
Subject: FW: Uranium mining
Attachments: LEUraniumEmail.doc
.EUraniumEmail.doc
(57 KB)
Mr. Wisbon,
Please see the attached.
Esther E. Gesick
Deputy Clerk to the Board
915 10th Street
Greeley, CO 80631
(970)356-4000 X4226
(970) 352-0242 (fax)
Original Message
From: Vicky Sprague
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 4 :08 PM
To: Esther Gesick
Subject: FW: Uranium mining
Vicky Sprague, Office Manager
Board of Weld County Commissioners
915 10th Street, 3rd Floor
P. O. Box 758
Greeley CO 80632
Telephone: 970-336-7204
Fax: 970-352-0242
vsprague@co.weld.co.us
Original Message
From: jackw@frii.com [mailto:jackw@frii.com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 3:54 PM
To: Vicky Sprague
Subject: Uranium mining
Dear Board of County Commissioners,
The more we read and research about uranium mining and Powertech the
company behind the proposed mining project, the more it is apparent that
there will be long term damage to our quality of life.
This includes human and animal health, ground and well water, future land
use - all effecting Weld County tax base and possibilities for development
and growth.
Although I live in Larimer County, I ask you to consider not allowing any
uranium mining in Weld County.
Thank you,
Jack Wisbon
725 Hickory Court
Bellvue, CO 80512
970-484-4292
jackw@frii.com
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From: Esther Gesick
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 3:52 PM
To: 'MusicLover871@aol.com'
Subject: FW: Please Stop Uranium Mining in Northern Colorado
Attachments: LEUraniumEmail.doc
.EUraniumEmail.doc
(57 KB)
Ms. Solsky,
Please see the attached.
Esther E. Gesick
Deputy Clerk to the Board
915 10th Street
Greeley, CO 80631
(970)356-4000 X4226
(970) 352-0242 (fax)
Original Message
From: William Garcia
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 2:17 PM
To: Esther Gesick
Subject: FW: Please Stop Uranium Mining in Northern Colorado
From: MusicLover871@aol.com [mailto:MusicLover871@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2007 3:47 PM
To: William Garcia
Subject: Please Stop Uranium Mining in Northern Colorado
Mr Garcia,
We do not need uranium mining in northern Colorado. The potential risk to our water, land
and heath are too high. As my representative, I urge you to find a way to stop this
project now
Thank you
Caitlin Solsky
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