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Exhibit Page 30 <br />EXHIBIT G - WATER INFORMATION <br />SUMMARY: This operation is expected to directly but not significantly affect surface and ground water systems in a <br />positive manner, by allowing for better use of existing surface water rights and stabilizing flow downstream. The <br />mining and reclamation as planned has no reasonable potential to adversely impact on surface or groundwater <br />quality or quantity. <br />G -1. Management of Water During Mining <br />This constitutes a portion of the surface water management plan (SWMP). Temporary structures will be constructed: <br />(a) along the downhill edge of the mining area to control runoff from the affected areas, <br />(b) on the other edges of the mining area to prevent or control surface water entering /leaving the mining area, <br />(c) around plant/stockpile area to control water runoff /runon, and <br />(d) along roads to control sediment, erosion, and runoff from roads and improvements to roads. <br />As much as possible, water runoff will be directed to sediment basins where the water will pond and soak into <br />undisturbed sand and gravel and overburden (mostly loams and silts) and flow downhill underground. If possible and <br />water rights can be claimed, some of these basins may be sealed (on -site clay lining) to allow water to be available <br />for future livestock use (see reclamation plan). As much as possible, all external drainage will flow to the south and <br />into the existing drainages but through the ground with no surface discharge. <br />Where or if discharge is necessary, it will be controlled and treated as required by water quality regulations9 and <br />permits to ensure that no sediment from the pit is discharged into the Lost Canyon Creek's unnamed tributaries. <br />Berms will be designed to minimize the size of the face facing out, so that minimal storm water and erosion and <br />sediment control are necessary. Use of swales or silt fencing may be required as some points, to be determined <br />during construction. Inside the bermed or ditched areas, as necessary, stockpiles may have perimeter ditches /swales <br />and berms with silt fence, straw bales, or rock check dams, only if necessary to reduce /prevent sediment in any <br />runoff from the site. <br />G -2. Sources of Water and Impacts <br />1. Sources of Ground Water on site or potentially affected by operations on site: None. There are no wells on <br />the site. There are no known wells within 800 feet of this site. All known wells within 1 mile of this site are located in <br />alluvial aquifers located at least 400 feet below the greatest anticipated depth of mining at this site, and are located in <br />the Dolores River Valley.10 Mining will be limited to depths of not more than 40 feet below existing ground level, or <br />approximately 7300 or higher. There are no recorded ground sources within 1200 feet, so table is omitted. <br />2. Sources of Surface Water on site or potentially affected by operations on site: <br />The only sources of surface water on the site are the existing stock ponds discussed below. On areas previously <br />mined (outside this permit area) there are also shallow basins collecting water after precipitation. Nearby sources: <br />• Lost Canyon Creek, flowing west, about 5000 feet south of the pit. The creek discharges into the Dolores River, <br />and will not receive surface drainage directly from the affected area, once initial stripping has been done. If <br />there is any discharge, discharges will be detained in a sediment basin to remove sediment prior to discharge, <br />where inspection can be done. Normally, water will infiltrate through the floor and berm of the sediment basins. <br />• Various stock ponds in the area. Source of water is runoff from rain. No known springs exist in the area, but may <br />exist for short periods due to flow through the sand and gravel deposits being mined. The site has two basins or <br />stock ponds, described in "wetlands" below. <br />There are no recorded surface water rights within 1200 feet, so table is omitted. <br />3. Other information available: None." <br />9 This is described in the surface water management plan, which provides detailed information. <br />1OReview of Colorado State Engineer records, 11 August 2013. <br />11 Based on review of DNR records and conversations with local Natural Resource Conservation and Public Health personnel. <br />