Respect and Protect Nature and the Communities of Clear Creek County, Colorado

The Issue

  • We, Friends of Clear Creek, are in opposition to the development of the Douglas Mountain strip mining project.  If approved the development would destroy the 150 acre plateau that is in the heart of Clear Creek County and adjacent to the town of Empire, CO.  During the next 25-30 years it would create air, noise, light and water pollution, add up to 300 gravel trucks/day onto the  I-70 corridor,  decimate the habitat of the largest Big Horn Sheep population in the state of Colorado, deplete local water resources of Bard Creek and Clear Creek, negatively impact the Easter Seals Rocky Mountain Village Camp that services 1200+ special needs individuals yearly and decrease the opportunity for tourism in the county.  
  • Our desired goal is for this plateau to be preserved forever as open space where wildlife will continue to thrive and future generations can enjoy our natural heritage.  
  • In addition to signing this petition and sharing with your friends, a vital way to help save the plateau is to personally attend the upcoming critical Clear Creek County public hearings. Please provide your email and/or phone number on www.friendsofclearcreek.com  so we can contact you to keep you informed. Thank you for helping us save this magnificent plateau.
  • Please note,  THE FUNDRAISING LINK PRESENTLY ATTACHED TO THIS PETITION DOES NOT FUND OUR CAUSE,  It presently goes directly to change.org.  If you would like to help Friends of Clear Creek financially please email us at www.friendsofclearcreek@gmail.com  
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The Issue

  • We, Friends of Clear Creek, are in opposition to the development of the Douglas Mountain strip mining project.  If approved the development would destroy the 150 acre plateau that is in the heart of Clear Creek County and adjacent to the town of Empire, CO.  During the next 25-30 years it would create air, noise, light and water pollution, add up to 300 gravel trucks/day onto the  I-70 corridor,  decimate the habitat of the largest Big Horn Sheep population in the state of Colorado, deplete local water resources of Bard Creek and Clear Creek, negatively impact the Easter Seals Rocky Mountain Village Camp that services 1200+ special needs individuals yearly and decrease the opportunity for tourism in the county.  
  • Our desired goal is for this plateau to be preserved forever as open space where wildlife will continue to thrive and future generations can enjoy our natural heritage.  
  • In addition to signing this petition and sharing with your friends, a vital way to help save the plateau is to personally attend the upcoming critical Clear Creek County public hearings. Please provide your email and/or phone number on www.friendsofclearcreek.com  so we can contact you to keep you informed. Thank you for helping us save this magnificent plateau.
  • Please note,  THE FUNDRAISING LINK PRESENTLY ATTACHED TO THIS PETITION DOES NOT FUND OUR CAUSE,  It presently goes directly to change.org.  If you would like to help Friends of Clear Creek financially please email us at www.friendsofclearcreek@gmail.com  
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The Decision Makers

Adam Springer
Adam Springer
Clear Creek County Planning Commissioner
Kris Pals
Kris Pals
Douglas Mtn Mine Owner
Beth Luther
Beth Luther
Administrator for Clear Creek County Commissioners

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Petition created on August 31, 2018