In the summer of 2007 local citizens from Mesa, Garfield and Rio Blanco counties were interviewed about their feelings regarding the current RD&D oil shale test sites as well as the potential for renewed commercial leasing. The local citizens we spoke to represent a diverse background of individuals ranging from realtors, bankers, ranchers, accountants and business owners.

Click here to see more local citizens speaking up about oil shale development and the impact it would have on the environment and local communities.

Note: this footage is available in high or low resolution version on request.