Were Prospect Energy's Fort Collins spills withheld from public?

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Controversy over the Fort Collins fracking ban continues as evidence comes forward regarding two spills in the Hearthfire neighborhood in northeast Fort Collins. Copies of public records describing the spills may be found on the Fractivist blog.

The controversy begin at the March 19, city council meeting when thr council considered an operating agreement with the city's only oil and gas operator -- Prospect Energy, LLC/Black Diamond Minerals, LLC. As discussed in a previous post, there was considerable confusion regarding how Prospect Energy appeared to circumvent many of the restrictions publicly discussed when the city passed it's fracking ban.

Details regarding the spills call in to question what was considered to be the stellar reputation of Scott Hall, the company's CEO. It also adds to appearance that details were intentionally concealed from the public and potentially, city council.

Environmentalists and some residents are up in arms, asking concerned residents to sign a petition and make a call. Some are even calling for a public sit in at the Tuesday, April 22, Fort Collins City Council Work Session -- a session which is not open to public comment.