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CPW recommends that the main environmental emphasis of this project be the <br />reclamation of the pit in order to maintain the long-term habitat value of the site, as <br />well as to protect surrounding habitat. CPW recommends a complete reclamation <br />plan, including: <br />• Reseeding, as soon as possible, any disturbed area using a weed -free shortgrass <br />prairie seed mix consistent with surrounding vegetation. <br />• Monitoring for growth of noxious weeds throughout the duration of the gravel <br />pit operations. If noxious weeds are detected, CPW recommends immediately <br />eradicating them by spraying or by mechanical removal. <br />• Reseeding and weed eradication upon completion of gravel pit operations. <br />• If aquatic habitat results from the completion of this project (e.g. - ponds, <br />wetlands), CPW would be interested in consulting on habitat manipulation to <br />optimize the site's value to wildlife. <br />We appreciate the opportunity to comment on this proposal. If you have any <br />questions or need any additional assistance please contact District Wildlife Manager <br />Brian Marsh at (719) 980-0025. <br />Sincerel <br />Travis Black <br />Area Wildlife Manager <br />Cc: Dan Prenzlow, Regional Manager; Brett Ackerman, Assistant Regional Manager; <br />Brian Marsh, District Wildlife Manager <br />