Here's the FactsMs. Rock had three objections. The first had to do with compliance with the NEPA.
Here's what the EPA's website says about that:
“The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) was one of the first laws ever written that establishes the broad national framework for protecting our environment. NEPA's basic policy is to assure that all branches of government give proper consideration to the environment prior to undertaking any major federal action that significantly affects the environment.
NEPA requirements are invoked when airports, buildings, military complexes, highways, parkland purchases, and other federal activities are proposed.”
The Gunnison project is not an undertaking of the federal government, therefore, in my opinion, the first objection of Sharon Rock doesn’t make sense.
Regarding the Lesser Long Nosed Bat and the Chiricahua Leopard Frog. In April 2018 the EPA removed the Lesser Long Nosed Bat from the list of endangered species. My reading of the Federal Register dated March 20, 2012 regarding the frog, indicates that the area encompassing the Gunnison project is not designated as “critical habitat” of the frog.
Ms. Rock should have done her research. A simple Google search would have uncovered what I found as noted in my comments here.
Regarding her third issue. It only reflects her opinion and has no scientific basis at all.
As always, do your own due diligence.