Does fracking threaten some birds in Colorado, specifically at Longmont's Union Reservoir? Politics and COBirds don't often mix—like hunting, cats, (and birdseed)—too hot. But many birders often visit Union Reservoir. And many of us have seen the documentary Gasland which shows barnyard animals dropping dead in the Rifle area from fracking well fumes. So here is little Longmont voting recently 60% to 40% to take on the state of Colorado and the energy industry to save their town and Union Reservoir. "There's a swim beach, there's sailing, and there will be eight well pads," said Kaye Fissinger, a supporter of the ban, pointing out potential drilling sites in the distance. "You come out here to relax. You don't come out here to have your air polluted." I don't know how this will end, but I can't help thinking that the birds of Union Reservoir would say, "Thank you for trying!"
Here is the New York Times article: http://tiny.cc/2wufow
Tom Wilberding
Boulder, CO
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