HIA in the News: "Battlement Mesa Health Studies Moving Ahead"
February 7, 2010
The Denver Post
"Garfield County officials are moving ahead with plans for health studies in Battlement Mesa to evaluate the effects of oil and gas drilling on residents.
County environmental health director Jim Rada said he has been talking with researchers, state agencies, industry representatives and others to launch the studies.
Hundreds of residents in the community of about 5,000 had requested health studies amid proposals by Antero Resources to drill up to 200 wells near Parachute. Many in Battlement Mesa are retirees, who have said they are worried their health could be compromised if drilling occurs close to their homes..."
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