Editorials and letters

Editorials & letters to the editor - Centennial Project

Updated September 10, 2011

Letter to the editor by Jim Vassallo, Fort Collins, CO, published in the Fort Collins Coloradoan newspaper - November 12, 2010 (PDF 12 KB, 1 page)

"In-situ mining remediation not as reliable as you think" by Howard Williams, Greeley Tribune - May 21, 2009 Note: Mr. Williams gives an overview of the 2008 report by hydrogeologist Bruce Darling on 27 Texas in-situ leach uranium mines where groundwater restoration standards were relaxed by Texas environmental officials after mine operators were unable to return elevated levels of uranium and other heavy metals back to baseline pre-mining levels. As Williams points out, five of these mines are cited on Powertech's website as examples of ISL operations that successfully cleaned up the aquifers. For a posting on Dr. Darling's report and Powertech's claims, go here.

"Best propaganda may determine uranium debate" by Erik Rush, Fort Collins Coloradoan - May 20, 2009 Note: Mr. Rush, a conservative, discusses the fact that many conservatives, including farmers, ranchers, and hunters, are concerned about the environment. He does not take a position on the Centennial Project and expresses skepticism about the information coming from both Powertech and project opponents.

"Powertech fails to answer question" by John Dixon - Fort Collins Coloradoan - April 30, 2009 Note: The writer accuses Powertech CEO Richard Clement of dodging the following question asked during a forum on uranium mining held at Fort Collins City Hall on April 23, 2009: What guarantees can Powertech provide the people of Northern Colorado that their groundwater and environment would not be contaminated by Powertech's proposed in-situ leach mining of uranium within the aquifer in Weld County?

Do the research: Uranium doesn't solve problem - Lilias Jarding

Fort Collins Coloradoan - September 4, 2008

Nuclear talk electrifying - Mike Fox

Fort Collins Coloradoan - August 21, 2008

Thanks, Fischer, for protecting us - Philip Friedman

Fort Collins Coloradoan - July 29, 2008

Local lawmakers bring better approach to Capitol - Editorial Board

Fort Collins Coloradoan - May 11, 2008

An open letter to Rep. Marostica on mining - Alexis Hmielak

Greeley Tribune - April 26, 2008

School of Mines - Art Montana
Rocky Mountain Chronicle - April 24, 2008

Why no, why now on mine - Pam Shaddock
Greeley Tribune - April 17, 2008