The permit was effectively denied. Denny Creek remains protected. Thank you to everyone who helped stop this mining project.
December 19, 2021
Final supporters
Linde Deep Well Ranch of Billings, MT is seeking a permit to create a 15 acre sand and gravel mining operation along Denny Creek Road, Gallatin County, Montana. This mining operation is scheduled to commence in February 2022 and will have a dramatic and disruptive impact on (1) the Denny Creek Road property owners, (2) USFS Permit holders along the southern/western shore of Hebgen Lake (Lonesomehurst, Romsett, etc.) and (3) outdoor enthusiasts from the local community and across the nation who travel Denny Creek Road each year to enjoy the pristine beauty and recreational opportunities of this area. Notice of this proposed mining operation was sent in November, 2021 to a few surrounding property owners near proposed site and provides for no public input. This mining operation will result in detrimental impacts to the environment, air quality, wildlife, water resources, roads, and general recreational activities along Denny Creek Road. Other concerns include:
- Impact to wildlife and fish supported by Denny Creek;
- Pollution including noise, light, dust & diesel fumes from mine operations;
- Potential aquifer disruption from heavy equipment and truck use;
- Increased heavy truck traffic on along Denny Creek Road;
- Destruction to the landscape and ecology;
- Availability of other locations less disruptive to recreational use along Denny Creek Road;
- Pedestrian safety concerns along Denny Creek Road;
- Traffic safety concerns at the busy and dangerous intersection with Highway 20;
- Potential damage to Denny Creek road due to constant heavy equipment use.
For these and other reasons, this proposed mining operation on Denny Creek Road should be stopped. Help us safeguard the natural beauty and serenity of this unique area that we have enjoyed for many generations. Join us as we "Defend Denny Creek"!
Updates
December 10, 2021
Hit 100 signatures. Denny Creek deserves better.
Reached 500 supporters
December 8, 2021
Reached 100 supporters
December 7, 2021
280 Comments
Turning onto Denny Creek Road has been a “Passage of Joyful Anticipation” for generations of families, fishermen and recreationists. Disrupting it with a gravel pit operation and all it entails, would be a travesty. Please withdraw this proposed intent.
It seems like there is plenty of land located along either of the two main highways going into West Yellowstone that could support a sand & gravel operation with better logistics. Why would a gravel pit make sense along Denny Creek Road?
I can’t believe anything like this could be proposed in such a beautiful and undisturbed area. I’m a businessman and I believe in property rights, but I also believe in proper zoning and respecting neighbors’ quiet enjoyment
Also increased traffic & noise on hill going up/down Hwy 20 to/from continental divide & Idaho state line. Trucks are very loud on this high pass and sounds of engines & brakes echo through the forest for miles. A nuisance to peace and quiet of cabins and taking a walk in nature.
As a property owner near the proposed mining site, I am greatly concerned about the disruption and detrimental effects such a project would have on the environment, safety, and way of life both residents and visitors have known for generations on Denny Creek Road.
agree with all the points mentioned in the petition. The area won’t be a place of serene beauty anymore which has been enjoyed by many all these years. The dust, traffic, noise will take it all away. Some places need to be left alone. And Danny Creek is one of them.
Bad for the community, area, recreation, and wildlife.
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The permit was effectively denied. Denny Creek remains protected. Thank you to everyone who helped stop this mining project.
December 19, 2021
Final supporters
Linde Deep Well Ranch of Billings, MT is seeking a permit to create a 15 acre sand and gravel mining operation along Denny Creek Road, Gallatin County, Montana. This mining operation is scheduled to commence in February 2022 and will have a dramatic and disruptive impact on (1) the Denny Creek Road property owners, (2) USFS Permit holders along the southern/western shore of Hebgen Lake (Lonesomehurst, Romsett, etc.) and (3) outdoor enthusiasts from the local community and across the nation who travel Denny Creek Road each year to enjoy the pristine beauty and recreational opportunities of this area. Notice of this proposed mining operation was sent in November, 2021 to a few surrounding property owners near proposed site and provides for no public input. This mining operation will result in detrimental impacts to the environment, air quality, wildlife, water resources, roads, and general recreational activities along Denny Creek Road. Other concerns include:
- Impact to wildlife and fish supported by Denny Creek;
- Pollution including noise, light, dust & diesel fumes from mine operations;
- Potential aquifer disruption from heavy equipment and truck use;
- Increased heavy truck traffic on along Denny Creek Road;
- Destruction to the landscape and ecology;
- Availability of other locations less disruptive to recreational use along Denny Creek Road;
- Pedestrian safety concerns along Denny Creek Road;
- Traffic safety concerns at the busy and dangerous intersection with Highway 20;
- Potential damage to Denny Creek road due to constant heavy equipment use.
For these and other reasons, this proposed mining operation on Denny Creek Road should be stopped. Help us safeguard the natural beauty and serenity of this unique area that we have enjoyed for many generations. Join us as we "Defend Denny Creek"!
Updates
December 10, 2021
Hit 100 signatures. Denny Creek deserves better.
Reached 500 supporters
December 8, 2021
Reached 100 supporters
December 7, 2021
280 Comments
There are ample nearby gravel pits to serve the needs of the Hebgen basin and Yellowstone Park. Increasing large trucks egress and ingressing onto Hwy 20 is completely irresposable and will surely lead to increased traffic fatalities on this heavily used route to the park.
Turning onto Denny Creek Road has been a “Passage of Joyful Anticipation” for generations of families, fishermen and recreationists. Disrupting it with a gravel pit operation and all it entails, would be a travesty. Please withdraw this proposed intent.
It seems like there is plenty of land located along either of the two main highways going into West Yellowstone that could support a sand & gravel operation with better logistics. Why would a gravel pit make sense along Denny Creek Road?
I can’t believe anything like this could be proposed in such a beautiful and undisturbed area. I’m a businessman and I believe in property rights, but I also believe in proper zoning and respecting neighbors’ quiet enjoyment
Also increased traffic & noise on hill going up/down Hwy 20 to/from continental divide & Idaho state line. Trucks are very loud on this high pass and sounds of engines & brakes echo through the forest for miles. A nuisance to peace and quiet of cabins and taking a walk in nature.
As a property owner near the proposed mining site, I am greatly concerned about the disruption and detrimental effects such a project would have on the environment, safety, and way of life both residents and visitors have known for generations on Denny Creek Road.
agree with all the points mentioned in the petition. The area won’t be a place of serene beauty anymore which has been enjoyed by many all these years. The dust, traffic, noise will take it all away. Some places need to be left alone. And Danny Creek is one of them.
Bad for the community, area, recreation, and wildlife.
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There are ample nearby gravel pits to serve the needs of the Hebgen basin and Yellowstone Park. Increasing large trucks egress and ingressing onto Hwy 20 is completely irresposable and will surely lead to increased traffic fatalities on this heavily used route to the park.