Ginny Carlson offers more evidence to move the pile
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After reviewing the summary of the draft EIS on the Uranium Tailings Pile, it seems to me that moving the tailings away from the banks of the Colorado River is the best solution. Common sense dictates that once the pile is moved, it no longer poses a threat to those living on the Colorado River or using the river water.

On Friday, at the Stakeholders meeting, two new studies were presented. The USGS recently developed a computer model using actual measurements of the river. Their study raised concerns that a severe flood could generate fast currents along the edge of the tailings pile with the possibility of undermining the pile.

Dr. John Dohrenwend analyzed some of the Department of Energy (DOE) flood and river migration information and came to different conclusions than presented in the draft EIS. Dr. Dohrenwend will be giving a lecture at the MIC on Monday evening, January 24, talking in non-scientific terms about his study and answering questions.

Both studies raised additional safety questions in my mind, however none of these questions will matter, if the DOE decides to move the tailings. I urge your readers to attend Dr. Dohrenwend’s lecture and to write a letter to the DOE before February 18 urging them to move the Tailings Pile to ensure the safety of those of us living along the Colorado River.

–Ginny Carlson,

Moab

PS. The Colorado River at Moab has not had a 100-year flood since the late 1800’s.
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