I am writing in strong opposition to this proposed project for the following reasons:

• It threatens the ecological integrity of abundant and pristine trout streams
• It threatens the water quality of downstream communities 
• It is in opposition to the connective vision of Yukon to Yellowstone which could impact migratory populations of sheep, elk, and bears -- which in turn impacts the resiliency of local hunting and tourism opportunities.
• It negatively impacts the aesthetic value of the eastern slopes
• Trading intact habitats for coal mining is in conflict with the national climate agenda

Coal mining (especially open-pit mines) do not make sense here at this place in time. Our future is NOT coal and to trade off what is a functioning ecosystem for something so backwards just does not make any sense ecologically or economically. 

Please deny this project.