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Mix Concrete Plant. CPW supports the plan to store topsoil on the south end of the project area. <br />We would ask that if possible, to store topsoil along the southeastern project boundary to provide <br />an additional sound barrier and also limit extraction activities in the area that is closest to the <br />lek. <br />CPW will intensively monitor activity at the lek during the project, and if disturbances are noted <br />will make further mitigation suggestions to Kirkland Construction that may include: reduction of <br />extraction and processing activities before 9:00 am between March 15 - May 15, or other <br />appropriate measures. <br />The parcel lies above a portion of the Blue River designated as Gold Medal Waters, which are the <br />highest quality cold -water habitat. Erosion control measures should be taken during mining and <br />reclamation to protect the river from soil eroding from the pit and being introduced into the river <br />system, causing sedimentation. Increased sediment contribution to aquatic ecosystems has the <br />potential to impact the biological process of native and nonnative sport fish including feeding and <br />reproduction. <br />During mining, noxious weed control should take place. In addition, control and monitoring of <br />noxious weeds should take place during and after reclamation. Weed -free native seed mixes <br />should be used to reestablish the native gallery of grasses, forbs, and sagebrush currently found on <br />the landscape. CPW understands that Kirkland Construction has worked with Blue Valley Ranch in <br />the requirements for reclamation of the post construction site. <br />Colorado Parks and Wildlife appreciates the opportunity to comment on this project. If there are <br />any questions regarding these comments, or need for any additional information, please contact <br />me by email at rachel.leinerCstate.co.us or by phone at (970) 531 -2445. <br />Sincerely, <br />Rachel Leiner <br />District Wildlife Manager <br />Cc: Ron Velarde- Regional Manager (CPW) <br />Lyle Sidener -Area Wildlife Manager (CPW) <br />Michelle Cowardin -Wild life Biologist (CPW) <br />