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Baca Drilling
February 25, 2008 3:10 PM
Aurielle AndharaThe Canadian corporation Lexam plans to drill natural gas test wells on the Baca National Wildlife Refuge just outside the quiet town of Crestone--and near Colorado College's Baca campus. In response, San Luis Valley Citizens Alliance Executive Director Aurielle Andhara has made a documentary, Rural Impact, which addresses the impacts of oil and gas drilling on rural communities. Another recent documentary on drilling, Last Hat in Town, deals more specifically with its effect on residents of the Western Slope. KRCC's Michelle Mercer spoke with the two documentary directors and brings us this report.
A public comment period is open between now and March 2nd to voice concerns regarding the drilling and to call for a full Environmental Impact Statement.
The draft EA is available at: www.fws.gov/Alamosa/BacaNWR.html
Email comments on the draft EA should be submitted to Baca_EA@fws.gov.
Hard copies should be mailed to:
Mike Blenden
USFWS
9383 El Rancho Lane
Alamosa, CO 81101
Questions about the commenting process should be directed to mike_blenden@fws.gov, 719-589-4021.
Baca Refuge
Michelle Mercer interviews Aurielle Andhara
CC's Baca Campus
Aurielle Andhara
Posted by Delaney Utterback on February 25, 2008 3:10 PM | Permalink
