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Commissioners gut land use codes

May 17, 2013

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On Monday, May 13, the Garfield County Commissioners held a public hearing on land use codes. Watch the video here. Under the video screen on the left side of the page, scroll down to “i. To consider a request for a text amendment to the Unified Land Use Resolution of 2008 to amend Articles 1 […]

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Parachute Creek spill: Day 71

May 17, 2013

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Do not miss this exclusive KNDK interview with Dr. Theo Colborn on the Parachute Creek spill — Chemical Expert,Industry Workers Question Cleanup Methods at Natural Gas Contamination Site GVCA’s Leslie Robinson sounds off on CDPHE:  Activist condemns state’s non-penalty for Williams Official: Williams penalty not off table CDPHE Director Dr. Chris Urbina says, “It is […]

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Parachute Creek spill: Day 70

May 16, 2013

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Click here for the last known map:  Benzene Concentrations in Groundwater & Isoconcentration Map 4-19-13 State issues no penalties for plume … In response to a question from the Post Independent, Salley had indicated earlier in the email that the CDPHE’s decision about penalties should not be interpreted as meaning that the state does not […]

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Parachute Creek spill: Day 69

May 15, 2013

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Breaking news – Williams won’t be fined in liquids leak ********** CDPHE Update May 15 – Hazardous Waste Corrective Action Compliance Order on Consent Personnel from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division (HMWMD) met with representatives of Bargath, LLC and Williams Company regarding the Hazardous Waste Compliance […]

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BOCC pulls the plug on LoVa Trails

May 14, 2013

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On Monday morning, the Garfield County Board of Commissioners publicly rescinded their commitment to LoVa Trails while insisting they honor their commitments. Lower Valley trail group wants county funding reinstated Watch the video here. Under the video screen on the left side of the page, scroll down to “iv. Lower Valley Trails Group (LoVa) – […]

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Parachute Creek spill: Day 68

May 14, 2013

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CDPHE Parachute Creek update for May 14, 2013 Parachute Creek       Readings        Readings       Readings        Readings Surface Water              (5/9/13)        (5/10/13)       (5/11/13)     (5/12/13) Sample Location CS6                                 4.4 ppb          3.5 ppb           3.7 ppb           2.6 ppb CS7                                 1.4 ppb          1.5 ppb           1.3 ppb           1.0 ppb CS8                                  .1 ppb          Non-detect    Non-detect   Non-detect CS9                               Non-detect    Non-detect    […]

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Fracking: Sacrifice Zones of the American West

May 13, 2013

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Head on over to the Radio Ecoshock Show and listen to their one-hour special Fracking: Sacrifice Zones of the American West featuring our good friend Bob Arrington, retired engineer, Battlement Mesa resident, and Chair of the Energy Committee of the Western Colorado Congress. Plus – Robert LeResche of Powder River Resource Council and the Western […]

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Parachute Creek spill: Day 67

May 13, 2013

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Weekend news roundup Pipelines are a big problem:  Authority over faulty pipeline remains mystery Williams to install system to clean groundwater Williams Update — May 10: Company Deploys Additional Resources to Continue its Focus on Protecting Parachute Creek Water sampling test results at Williams Answers for Parachute website:  Testing Results & Other Info ********** CDPHE […]

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Parachute Creek spill: Day 63

May 9, 2013

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Ever since this whole Parachute Creek spill situation unfolded, the one thing that has never ceased to amaze me is the arrogance of the industry. In this case – Williams – and by association WPX Energy. The article in today’s Daily Sentinel really shows you who they are. Williams delays gas plant expansion Sluggish market […]

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Oil and Gas Lobby Thwarts Reform in 2013 Legislative Session

May 9, 2013

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DENVER — In the closing hours of the 2013 Colorado legislative session the oil and gas lobby thwarted efforts of concerned citizens statewide to meaningfully reform drilling and fracking regulations in Colorado. HB 1267, the bill to increase fines and institute mandatory minimum fines for the worst violations, was considered today. Unfortunately, after a conference […]

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