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October 10, 2017

Boa rd_ of Directors

Colorado River District

201 Centennial Street, #200

- PO- Box 1120 I
Glenwood Springs, co 81602

RE: Hiring lof'Zane Kessler As CommuniCations Director
DearBoard Members, 

It has come to our attention that the Colorado River District has recently hired Zane Kessler as the Communications
Director. .We would like to express our sincere cancern with this decision, as we are aware of Mr. Kessler?s history of
representing the Thompson Divide Coalition. The Coalition is known fer their agenda and activities opposing Imultiple? -
uses of our public lands. I - - 

The White River-and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts recently adopted a Land Use Plan (Plan) for our Districts, and
Rio Blanco County. The Plan was extensively vetted through the constituents of Rio Blanco County and-includes our
customs and cultures, and how the people of Rio Blanco County would like public lands and natural resources to be 
managed within the County. in Section 4.1.2 of the Plan, Policy Statement number 3 states, ?Public- lands must be I
managed in a manner that recognizes the Nation?s need for a domestic source of minerals, fond, timber, and fiber.?, or
in other Words for multiple use. Additionally, in the same section, Policy Statement number 9 states, "ACcess to all 
resources on federal lands shall also be recognized as part of the custom and culture of Rio Blanco County.? A-cOpy of 
the Plan can be. viewed and downloaded from our website at 

From the above statements, one can very well see our concern'with the hiring of Mr. Kessler as he is' on record in a
recent interview with the Glenwood Post as saying, will continue to be active with the coalition in a volunteer
capacity.? If the hiring of Mr. Kessler indicates a change happening in the direction and philosophy of the Colorado River

District, we are even more so concerned and alarmed.

It is very disappointing to discover that an organization such as the Colorado River District would'allow itself to become
infiltrated lay-someone with the motivation and track record of Mr. Kessler?s. 

We would like to ask of the Colorado River District for a clear statement of what-the agreement has been made with Mr. 
Kessler regarding his continued involvement with the Thompson Divide Coalition, and any other organization that is in
direct conflict with the Colorado River District and/or its members? policies and goals. 

Since-rely, - I . . -
Neill Brennan, President . William Hume, President 
White River Conservation - . - Douglas Creek Conservation District

 

 

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