Information for Citizens and Friends of Huerfano County, Colorado from EVER
Everyone's Responsibility!
Yes, growth will occur in our county. But it can occur in a planned, conscientious manner that balances the needs of industry and the needs of the county to have revenue with the needs of the people and the environment.
Please join us in our efforts to monitor county and state activities and let your voice be heard. Do not remain silent. These ARE the times your action is needed.
June 29th - (10-5pm) La Veta High School Gym
July 20th - time and place to be announced
We are gathering speakers from local organizations, environmental groups, the EPA, Colorado Dept of Natural Resources and more. The first conference will focus on educating ourselves to the impacts, what is CBM gas drilling, what is happening along the Rockies and Colorado. The second conference will focus on practical advice for citizens, mineral-rights owners and surface rights owners.
If you are interested in attending, please email us to obtain a registration form. The cost of the conferences will be $10 each to cover materials. Each participant will receive a bind full of learning materials.
- Study and research matters of interest to the citizens of Huerfano County regarding issues of health, safety, environmental, conservation and governmental regulations.
- Educate the general public and governmental authorities in an effort to facilitate the preservation and conservation of our scenic and natural resources.
- Promote quality and quantity of water, air and soil, health of our wildlife and ecosystem, and long-term health and stability of our economy through increasing public awareness, communication and knowledge and proposals for regulations and Land Use guidelines.
- Lobby as necessary all goverment entities that have jurisdiction and interest in the areas in which we focus.
We recognize that all life - human, plant, animal and mineral - is connected and the health of all life in our county is interrelated. We desire that all life and rights be respected including those of property owners, mineral owners and surface owners. We support controlled, well-planned, responsible development and growth of Huerfano County that follows all priciples outlined in our Land Use Guide. This includes the protection of our county's natural beauty, health of our ecosystem and natural resources. This will promote the quality of life for all forms of life in our valley and supports a balanced approach to growth.
