Write a letter to the BLM
Write A Letter to BLM Asking Them to Deny SG Interests Unitization Proposal.
SG Interests, an oil and gas developer, recently submitted a propoal for a 32,000 acre exploratory unit on Federal land in the White River, Grand Mesa Uncompaghre and Gunnsion National Forests. Their request to extend leases on 32,000 acres of public land would be done prior to the release of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for oil and gas development in the White River National Forest, that is likely to recommend significant changes in leasing designations and lease stipulations. This unit would cut in half the area that has been prioritized for permanent protection. SG Interests intention to develop this unit is not in the best interest of the public as the existing values of this undeveloped landscape are immense. The Thompson Divide Coalition, local Counties and other groups have requested that BLM deny the application.
To send a letter to the Land Managers, include your name, address and email, and then submit the information. A letter will be delivered to the BLM and USFS.
The contact information for the BLM Colorado State Directory is here if you prefer to mail-in the letter. The BLM State Office address is: 2850 Youngfield St., Lakewood, CO 80215
The contact information for the USFS is:
Scott Fitzwilliams, Forest Supervisor
900 Grand Ave.
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Charles Richmond, Forest Supervisor
2250 Highway 50
Delta, CO 81416
Thank you for your support!
Helen Hankins,
State Director, BLM Colorado State Office,
2850 Youngfield St.,
Lakewood, CO 80215
hhankins@blm.gov
Jerry Strahan,
Branch Chief, Fluid Minerals,
BLM Colorado State Office,
jstrahan@blm.gov
Roger Hall,
Petroleum Engineer,
BLM Colorado State Office,
rghall@blm.gov
Charles Richmond,
Forest Supervisor,
2250 Highway 50,
Delta, CO 81416,
csrichmond@fs.fed.us
Scott Fitzwilliams,
Forest Supervisor,
White River National Forest,
900 Grand Ave.,
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601,
sfitzwilliams@fs.fed.us
RE: Please deny SG Interests unitization proposal in the Thompson Divide Area
Dear Land Managers,
I ask that you deny SG Interests' recent proposal to unitize 32,000 acres in the Thompson Divide area. The area is inappropriate for long-term natural gas development.
Thompson Divide helps sustain local communities with clean water, clean air, undisturbed expanses for wildlife and game, opportunities for recreation, and lands important for livestock operators who rely on federal grazing permits. Much of the area is inventoried roadless and retains values of national significance.
Approving an exploratory unit of this size in an area with so many incompatible values and uses is neither necessary nor advisable in the public interest. The public interest would be better served by letting these leases expire or making the operator prove them up individually.
The BLM must consider the abundant natural resources in the area that would be impacted by oil and gas development. On balance, this proposal will not properly conserve those natural resources. In fact, natural gas development in this area is likely to significantly degrade the natural resources that make Thompson Divide so unique.
Should the agency proceed with consideration of this unit proposal, it is necessary that a full environmental impact statement be prepared to assess and disclose potential impacts to the public. Please keep me apprised of future developments related to this proposal. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
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