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Show GUSTY TIMES - JULY 1992 - 3 Seismic Feedback Requested BLM manager Brad Palmer has just released the EA (Environmental Assessment) for the first of several seismic projects that will affect Castle Valley. Copies of the EA can be obtained by calling the BLM (2598193) or stopping by their office just below the cemetery on the road up to ,7 the County dump. Please ask for a _. Gamer rmznuzr copy. This is one of the few ways we can let BLM know that we notice what they are doing, that there is an impact on us, and that we care. (And those of the valley itself.” They also acknowledge the cumulative impact on us from want to hear from us anyway. While this project is actually not all that bad the various helicopter uses. The helicopter impacts from the commercial us who request a copy will also receive, free by mail with your EA, 3 nice, filming around Castle Rock are mentioned. (But not the additional just by itself, there are many really bad things BLM could do to us if they think we don’t care. We have to begin convincing BLM managers like Brad colored fold-out map of Castle Valley and the surrounding country.) impacts from the other seismic lines that are proposed to cross Castle Palmer that our lives and peace of mind do matter, and that he should begin Valley.) I find it offensive that this BLM EA states that the “major land use in representing our interests as well as those of the big commercial companies. Since this EA just arrived in the mail, the best I can do is discuss a few quotes. The EA dismisses Castle Valley as “scattered residences and well sites in the project area, primarily on the west side of Castle Valley.” Thank you, BLM. The stated purpose of the seismic work is to “optimize the potential selection of exploration well sites.” “Northern proposes to commence and complete operations during the summer and early fall of 1992. Approximately 4 toSweekswillbenecessaryto complete all activities on both lines.” Helicopter activities are claimed to involve only three days for drilling activities and three days for blasting and recording. This first seismic project involves —Jack Campbell Grand County is livestock grazing . . . (unless they want to claim that the damage from grazing extends to most of the land in Grand County, in which case their claim would be hard to refute). In fact, grazing is of little economic benefit to the majority of the citizens of Grand County, and has a strong negative impact on many of the other activities we value. The reason we find this claim in this EA is that if the BLM can dismiss those of us who live here as irrelevant, then, since few cows have been known to protest helicopter noise or ground water contamination, BLM is free to get on with its preferred activities of grazing River Road, Potash Byways Defaced Utah State Scenic Byways 128 (the river road) and 279 (potash road) were considerably down-graded recently when State Highway road crews mutilated the tamarisk and other shrubs bordering the roadway. Scenic Byways Maintenance Supervisor Val Robb justifies this act of vandalism by calling it an expediant action in the department's concern for safety. Those who want the maintenance crew to find a more aesthetic and ecologically sound method of guaran— ‘ and mining and oil and gas extraction. teeing safety on these strategic roads two shot hole lines. One runs from Change comes slowly. Thanks again, White's Ranch on the Colorado River, up through Castle Valley near the Mr. Palmer. Seventh Day School and Castleton to send you a copy of the EA (2590- are asked to sign petitions located on the bulletin board at the entrance to Castle Valley or at Back of Beyond Books in Moab. If you have sugges~ tions or want further information, At least call BLM and have them the junction in the Loop Road. The 8193). They have set another short other line runs from Wilson Mesa, comment period on seismic work which Closes July 23, since they don’t through Castleton, and eventually over contact Eric Bjamstad at 259-7516. towards the Dolores River. The two lines intersect in Castleton. All lines have been drawn to avoid ” ' CASTLE CANYON NURSER Y the Town of Castle Valley boundaries, KEN and ALICE DROGIN because we have some control over what happens to us within our own boundaries. Before the Town existed, the last seismic work was run right up the middle of the valley. This EA at least acknowledges that - _ the work will have an impact on us: “The use of a helicopter in the valley would be disruptive to the daily activities of some of the residents, especially those working at home or in i Box 2106, CVSR. Moab. Utah 84532 M. Creators of fine Landscapes I ’\ 259-8274 ANYTIME Licensed Landscape Contractor PLANTING ' IRRIGATION SYSTEMS ' DRiPiRRlGATlON HEADQUARTERS HARDY NATIVE PLANTS m élfigbn‘s _, NATIVE GRASS & QUICKLAWN SHADE TREES - ALL SIZES Hill” 04‘ GIVE USA CALL WE DELIVER |
