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Water in the mountains vs.big business

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Contributed by: Nita & John Le Van on 7/19/2006

Even though we don't live in the Conifer area, we are very concerned about the local residents' well water levels, after we noticed that the New King Soopers Center is installing sprinkling systems for the landscaping.

I believe there was a long and lengthy fight before Jefferson County commisioners gave final approval regarding the water situation.

Whatever happened to xeriscaping methods, using native plants and grasses?

Another thought is that the deer and elk will be attracted to all that yummy green grass and cross the highway. If you have ever seen an accident caused by this occurrence, you will question even more the decision to landscape this way.

Now, the next big question, will the new Safeway Center be installing sprinklers too?

We live in Pine where water is already a precious commodity, as in all mountain communities. Did anyone else notice the sprinklers and question who may have approved it?

Did the turnover of Jefferson County commisioners really have a positive effect on our mountain resources, or are they more interested in generating more tax revenue?

My husband's favorite saying is, "If you don't have water living in the mountains, your property value is worthless."

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Nita & John Le Van

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Nita & John Le Van has posted 6 stories and 5 comments since joining on 9/14/2005. Nita & John Le Van's average story rating is 5.

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