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<br />~ <br /> <br />0007.J7 <br /> <br />Fledging <br /> <br />1-2 <br /> <br />hnportant (confirmed flight important to <br />record success) <br /> <br />Due to the lack of negative effect from construction activities upon the golden eagles nesting on <br />Carbon Mountain in Ridges Basin in 2003-04 and reduced surface blasting activity to occur in <br />Ridges Basin from here forward, it is unlikely that further detailed monitoring will result in <br />value-added information. We are planning to continue the aerial assessments to allow us to draw <br />correlations to the area nesting population should the eagles choose not to nest as they did in <br />2003. Likewise, we will continue requiring that measures to reduce human activity and potential <br />disturbance to the eagles be incorporated into all construction related activities in Ridges Basin in <br />2004-05. <br /> <br />Weather permitting, we anticipate that the level of construction activities in Ridges Basin will be <br />similar to that which occurred during the 2003-04 season with two additional items: construction <br />of the outlets works tunnel and grouting taking place in the dam abutments. Blasting will occur; <br />however, it will be underground with minimal sound and surface effects. <br /> <br />This proposed plan should be considered to be dynamic. Throughout the monitoring period, if <br />conditions change from that expected to occur, adjustment will be made to the monitoring plan to <br />ensure sufficient data is collected to determine affects of construction activities on nesting golden <br />eagles on Carbon Mountain. Reclamation will consult with you before making any changes to <br />the plan. <br /> <br />We are asking for your concurrence with the proposed plan and welcome any recommendations <br />you would like to make. If additional discussions are needed, Reclamation will arrange a time <br />when discussions can take place. <br /> <br />If you have additional questions on the attached material or need further information, please <br />contact Rob Waldman at 970-385-6567 (rwaldman@uc.usbr.gov), or Michael Francis at <br />970-385-6515 (mfrancis(a)uc.usbr.gov). <br /> <br />St~e]~. ~l~~ <br />\,<;,><0 Carol DeAngelis <br />~c <br />Area Manager <br /> <br />Enclosure <br /> <br />cc: Mr. Mark Langford <br />President <br />Animas-La Plata Water Conservancy District <br />P.O. Box 475 <br />Durango, CO 81302 <br />