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proposed project site might include mice, voles, gophers, rabbits, raccoons, and skunks. Some of <br />the larger mammals could include both mule and white tailed deer, antelope, coyote, and fox. <br />The mining and reclamation activities may disturb some of the wildlife within the proposed <br />permit area and adjacent area. However, the activities will be confined to specific areas and total <br />disturbance at one time will be limited. Impacts to wildlife following reclamation will be <br />minimal. <br />After removal of the gravels and the creation of a basin within the mine pit, wildlife habitat could <br />be better on the bottom of the pit where vegetation growth may be more abundant. Grading of <br />the mine pit into the Lone Tree Creek drainage may also improve the creek's connection with the <br />surrounding flood area, potentially creating better vegetation growth conditions and an increase <br />in wildlife utilization. However, water availability will still be limiting. The Lone Tree Creek <br />drainage will likely still be the primary wildlife habitat in the area. <br />Connell Carr Pit <br />DRMS 112 Permit Application Page 20 <br />