Lyons opposes Rocky Mountain Greenway trail plan

The town board of Lyons has voted 6-1 against the Rocky Mountain Greenway trail plan. They are worried about environmental issues related to the project. The planned trail would connect several wildlife refuges, including the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge and the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. The Rocky Flats site used to be a plutonium manufacturing facility, raising concerns about contamination. Local environmental activists have expressed fears that construction and increased traffic could stir up contaminated soil and worsen air quality. Previously, nearby cities like Broomfield, Superior, and Westminster supported the project, but they have now withdrawn their support as well. The federal government has spent over $7 billion to clean up the area. The Department of Energy and other agencies have stated that surrounding lands are not contaminated enough to need further cleanup.