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In addition, District Wildlife Manager, Bob Holder {(719) 680 -1410 cell} would be <br />available for onsite education to reduce human/wildlife conflicts upon request or to assist <br />in management concerns. <br />Other recommendations or considerations that might be applicable for the All Rite Paving <br />and Redi -Mix Stonewall Pit and surrounding area are: <br />✓ Protect wetlands, drainages, and riparian areas from erosion, sedimentation and <br />spills. Map wetlands prior to development to identify and properly permit these <br />sensitive areas. Consider wetland banking if feasible. This could be crucial in the <br />area described as numerous 'boggy' areas occur in the Stonewall Valley <br />proximity which dictate harvestable hay field locations and therefore might <br />impact subterranean excavation and wildlife habitat. <br />✓ Conserve soil horizons and segregate topsoil from subsoil. Re- vegetate topsoil <br />piles to maintain soil microbe health and viability <br />✓ Minimize habitat fragmentation by limiting surface disturbance at any one time. <br />✓ Make every effort to aggressively control noxious and invasive weed species. <br />Consult county and State of Colorado guidelines for weed identification and <br />control. Map weed accumulations prior to ground disturbance to optimize weed <br />mitigation. <br />✓ Educate employees and contractors on best management practices, environmental <br />regulations, and raise awareness on wildlife issues. <br />✓ Encourage participation in CDOW's Operation Game Thief program and <br />immediately report all potential poaching incidents. Educate contractors on the <br />importance of poaching and wildlife harassment mitigation. Operation Game <br />Thief is a Colorado Parks and Wildlife program, which pays rewards to citizens <br />who turn in poachers. You can call us toll -free within Colorado at 1- 877 -COLO- <br />OGT, Verizon cell phone users can dial #OGT, or contact us via e- <br />mail at Operation Game Thief. <br />✓ Restrict and monitor vehicular speed to reduce wildlife collision potential, <br />increase safety, and minimize dust generation. <br />✓ Fence livestock out of newly reclaimed areas until reclamation becomes <br />established. Fence construction should follow CDOW fencing guidelines and be <br />durable to avoid wildlife entrapment. <br />