Title: Correspondence Regarding Water Pollution Issue, 1959-01-01 - 1959-12-31

Item — Box: 45, Folder: 8c

Identifier: CAC_CC_004_5_45_8C_0007

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Walter Colby, a Hereford breeder in Ponca City, Oklahoma, wrote to Hon. Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, regarding pollution of water wells on his land due to operations under an Osage oil lease. Belcher forwarded Colby's inquiry to the Department of the Interior, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs responded, stating that steps had been taken to address the situation and offering help from their engineering staff. Colby expressed gratitude for Belcher's interest and invited him to visit his ranch. The Bureau also mentioned the legal aspects of the situation, including the right to collect damages and the supervision of drilling and production operations.