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July 30, 2015 C-1982-057/Seneca II -W Mine JHB <br />in this pond. These trout were observed spawning in this pond in the spring. No fry were observed swimming in <br />the shallows. A healthy covering of pond weeds covered the bottom of the pond. This pond is fed by a perennial <br />spring located along PM -3. The Pond 16 flume still requires clean out of sediment and vegetation. <br />Pond 17 was in good condition. No problems were observed on the embankment, or pond sides. Inlets to the <br />pond are in good shape with no downcutting. The pond held a clear pool of water and was discharging. <br />Surge tanks throughout the permit area were holding up well. <br />Stock Tank 20 and Stock Tank 24 were dry. Stock Tank 22 held a small pool of water and cattails were re- <br />establishing themselves in this tank. <br />ROADS — Rule 4.03; Drainage 4.03.1(4)/4.03.2(4); Surfacing and Maintenance 4.03.1(5) and (6)/4.03.2(5) and (6) <br />Reclamation 4.03.1(7)/4.03.2(7): <br />SCC is in the process of shaping the road ditches along Access Road A. Ditches have been cleaned of <br />sediment, design configuration re-established. Rock check dams are scheduled for installation. <br />Roads throughout the mine site remained in good condition. Runoff was capable of draining off roads, and no <br />gullies were observed cutting across roads, initiating at road cuts, nor were there portions of access roads that were <br />not draining (i.e. becoming mud holes). <br />Access road J remains in good condition. Rock check dams have held up well and still effective in performing as <br />sediment traps. Canada thistles have been sprayed along Access road J. Thistles are showing evidence of <br />chemical take up and subsequent die -off. <br />RECLAMATION SUCCESS - Rule 4.15, Rule 3: <br />SCC plans to conduct vegetation sampling for bond release purposes the second week of August. <br />Vegetation has responded well to the ample Spring moisture. Areas seeded in 2013 are showing healthy <br />establishment of perennial species found in the seed mix. <br />The living snow fence has been decimated by elk. The weed fabric has pulled up and is blowing around. SCC <br />speculates that the elk bed on this fabric since it is warm and retains heat at night. The animals appear to leave the <br />juniper seedlings alone. <br />REVEGETATION — Rule 4.15 <br />Vegetative Cover; Timing: <br />Thistle patches in the Pond 16 vicinity have been sprayed in accordance with the Weed Control plan and <br />are beginning to show chemical take up, and subsequent die -off. SCC should continue to monitor these weed <br />patches and re -treat in the fall if plants re -sprout. <br />Small bare patches in areas that have been managed for weed control, may need broadcast reclamation seed mix to <br />Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 1 <br />Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 0 <br />Page 3 of 7 <br />