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January 14, 2014
VIA FACSIMILE 805-781-1350
Board of Supervisors
County of San Luis Obispo
County Government Center, Room D-430
San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
Re: Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking)
Dear Supervisors:
I write on behalf of the City of San Luis Obispo to express our concerns of hydraulic
fracturing (Tracking") and its potential environmental effects, including contamination of
ground water, depletion of fresh water, risks to air quality, noise pollution, the migration of gases
and hydraulic fracturing chemicals to the surface, surface contamination from spills and flow -
back, and the health effects of these.
The City of San Luis Obispo's code does not permit drilling within City limits.
However, the adverse health and environmental effects of tracking activity in the unincorporated
areas are potentially far reaching, as a result of our shared resources, water, air, roadways and
fault line. The City Council, on behalf of its citizens, calls on the County Board of Supervisors
to take a proactive approach in adopting a countywide prohibition on fracking that protects the
health and quality of life of all of our residents.
Thank you for your considerations to this very important issue.
Sincerely,
Jan Marx
Mayor
cc: City Council