E-mail Your Letters! The second letter is to Harold R. Fitch of the DEQ. State law requires a Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) drilling permit before the project can begin. Mr. Fitch is the head of the Geological and Land Management Division, which is in charge of issuing this permit. Please feel free to use the letter as-is, modify it as you see fit, or write your own. Just make sure to write! It's important that you add your name and e-mail address to the bottom of each letter so that your feelings and opinions are attributed properly and the recipient has an opportunity to respond. Letter: Dear Mr. Fitch, The U.S. Forest Services Mio Ranger District has recently approved a request by Savoy Energy, L.P. to construct and operate an exploratory gas and oil well on the border of the Mason Tract, in Crawford County, SE of Grayling (Sections 7 & 8, T25N, R1W). The proposed well would be situated less than a half mile from the South Branch of the Au Sable River, and a mere 700' from the Mason Tract. The 10,000' well would be slant drilled to explore for gas and oil under the Tract. The proposal includes constructing a one mile access road, leveling a three acre site to situate the drill and pit for drill cuttings and brine, and a two mile long pipeline to transport the oil and gas to existing pipelines. While exploring for and extracting fuels are a modern day necessity, this particular well puts pristine forest and river in jeopardy. The Au Sable River is a world renowned fishing destination and provides a host of outdoor recreational opportunities. An accident at the drilling site or pipeline would not only destroy the fragile ecosystem, but the economy of the local communities that depend on the tourism this great resource generates. As a sportsman and outdoor enthusiast I am opposed to any drilling in this area. While I hope that you will deny Savoy Energy the necessary permit, I am asking that a full environmental impact study be completed before the permit is considered. Sincerely, *Name: *E-Mail: Float Fishing DVD! - Main - Episodes Locations Skills Gear Forum New Content Evinrude Etec Lowe Roughneck Trout Bum Diaries Coleman Procat Art Ferguson Smallies Bob James Centerpin Snowbee XS Waders US&UK Split Shot Sizes Drop Shot Fishing SA Steelhead Taper Underhand Spey Casting Center Pin Forum Fishing Definitions Reverend Junkie Rants! Cradle of Filth A strangely twisted version of a Jimmy Buffet song plays in my head, "Son of a son of a Snagger" seems to fit the scene...

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