Have you ever used the Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission’s Complaint tool? It’s the primary mechanism for impacted residents to raise concerns about oil & gas operations in Colorado, but it’s a bit of a black hole — you rarely know what happens to your complaint after you submit it.
We worked with our friends at EcoCarto to create a visual timeline that follows a real complaint made by an Erie resident — from initial submission to final resolution — regarding KP Kauffman’s SRC Pratt #24-29D site, and the sequence of inspections, reports, and corrective actions that followed.
Just as Crestone Peak Resources was required to shut down plugging operations near Aspen Ridge Preparatory Academy in Erie in 2017 after a nearby resident filed a complaint, community has a collective opportunity and responsibility to hold operators accountable.
This visualization is best viewed on desktop or laptop. Tablets and mobile phones are supported, though larger screens provide a better user experience.