Save The Arkansas River - Petition

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President Bush,

Governor Ritter,

We the undersigned, as citizens of the United States of America, do hereby demand that the Federal government create an immediate and permanent solution to the problem faced by the people of Lake County, Colorado, and the Arkansas River basin, created by the backup of over 1 billion gallons of contaminated, heavy metal-laden water in the Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel (LMDT).

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicates "that an uncontrolled, potentially-catastrophic release of water to the Arkansas River from the LMDT is likely at some point. Not only endangering human life (people living at the East Fork Trailer Park and BOR employees), the sudden release of water, rock, sediment, and heavy metals to the Arkansas River would be an environmental disaster."

We can no longer allow the inaction of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to threaten our environment. Governor Ritter and President Bush, this is happening on your watch, this is where authentic stewards of our environment take action.

We demand bold and decisive action to avert a potential environmental disaster. We expect you to see to it that our government agencies take immediate action to create a permanent solution to this situation by dewatering and treating the water from the Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel and repairing it so we don’t face this problem again.

We are faced with what could potentially be one of the most catastrophic environmental events in the history of the American West. History will judge your behavior.

Governor Ritter, President Bush, the time for talk and the time for study is over, it is time for you to act.

Number of signatures: 274 Number of pages: 28
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Petition signed by Comments:
Name: Jennifer Philipps
From: Big Sky, MT
E-mail: (private) 		Growing up in the Arkansas River valley was an amazing experience an opportunity that is being threatened for generations to come. Please help protect this little valley from eminant devastation.
 
Signed: May 8, 2008 Delete this entry  Reply to entry  View IP address  
Petition signed by Comments:
Name: Stephanie Sohns
 Please dont let this turn into another disaster that could have been avoided.
 
Signed: April 27, 2008 Delete this entry  Reply to entry  View IP address  
Petition signed by Comments:
Name: Abbie Myers
E-mail: (private) 		i spent my entire summers of childhood around this river. its the most beautiful part of the country!
 
Signed: April 24, 2008 Delete this entry  Reply to entry  View IP address  
Petition signed by Comments:
Name: Daniel Walsh
From: Noah's Ark Whitewater
Website: http://www.noahsark.com
E-mail: (private) 		the arkansas river is one of colorado's greatest resources.
 
Signed: April 23, 2008 Delete this entry  Reply to entry  View IP address  
Petition signed by Comments:
Name: ann sicard
From: boulder colorado
E-mail: (private) 		We demand quick action taken to protect all beings that will be deeply affected by this potential catastophe.
 
Signed: April 22, 2008 Delete this entry  Reply to entry  View IP address  
Petition signed by Comments:
Name: Tammy
From: NH
 This problem needs to be fixed and fixed fast.
It makes me nervous my son attend college in Leadville.
 
Signed: April 18, 2008 Delete this entry  Reply to entry  View IP address  
Petition signed by Comments:
Name: Michael H. Ritterhouse
From: Red River, New Mexico
E-mail: (private) 		Clean headwaters are essential for continued quality of life. This is an emminent threat that needs the help of more than just the local population can provide.
 
Signed: April 16, 2008 Delete this entry  Reply to entry  View IP address  
Petition signed by Comments:
Name: Dean Kuenzi
From: Frisco, CO
E-mail: (private)

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Signed: April 12, 2008 Delete this entry  Reply to entry  View IP address  
Petition signed by Comments:
Name: David Harvey
From: University of Colorado Boulder
E-mail: (private) 		The area which would be affected holds huge historical and environmental value to the United States and the world. Allowing this phenomena to proceed without any intervention is enough a tragedy in itself. Colorado needs assistance!

Perhaps by cutting funding towards waging war on countries abroad and perusing funding internally, we would have a stronger and more united nation.

Help the town of Leadville - a place of history, beauty, education, knowledge, and positivity.
 
Signed: April 12, 2008 Delete this entry  Reply to entry  View IP address  
Petition signed by Comments:
Name: TJ Hittle
From: Kansas Canoe & Kayak Associati
E-mail: (private) 		Please act now to keep the Arkansas River from becoming the "next" environmental disaster.
TJ Hittle
 
Signed: April 9, 2008 Delete this entry  Reply to entry  View IP address  

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