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EXHIBIT "E" <br />RECLA*CATION PLAN <br />This is a unique and exciting project that at the initiative of the <br />operator will make adelightful area upon completion of reclamation. <br />The entire parcel encompasses approximately 236 acres, but excavation <br />is planned on only 133 acres of the total. The large tree growth <br />will be left to enhance reclamation and rim the lakes. The Division <br />of Wildlife describes this tree growth as a "mature deciduous forest <br />with an overstory of Cottonwood trees and an understory of Box Elder <br />being the dominant features." Their main comments regarding wildlife <br />are "Although the proposed development will result in a site specific <br />reduction on local population levels of some wildlife spps., an over- <br />all increase in species diversification and relative abundance will <br />be realized from the gravel operation." <br />As explained in the Mining Plan, Exhibit "D", topsoil will be stock- <br />piled inside a combination haulroad and flood protection berm inside <br />the pit perimeters to protect it from. flooding. This berm/haulroad <br />will be built from overburden from the pit area. Backsloping wi11 be <br />an ongoing part of extraction with topsoiling at 8 to 12 inches foll- <br />owing that. This means that 12 to 18 months will be the limit for <br />stockpile. Pit banks will be sloped at 3:1 to 10 feet below the <br />water line and and 2:1 thereafter to the pit floor.When reclaimed, <br />the majorportion of the pit area will be lakes with gently curving <br />shorelines. t3ackslopes and adjacent bank areas will be reseeded with <br />the following SCS recommended seed mix: <br />a. Brome Crass -- 60% -- 7.80 if/A PLS <br />b. Orchard grass -- 20 % -- 0.60 t/A PLS <br />c. Timothy -- 10% -- 0.15 w/A PLS <br />d. Alfalfa -- 10% -- 0.80 4/A PLS <br />Their prognosis for establishment and maintenance of plant growth <br />is excellent. <br />On completion of reclamation this will make a delightful greenbelt <br />area on the east edge of Craig at no cost to the taxpayers. The <br />company will use this as a private recreation area primarily for <br />fishing, picnicing and boating. There is no intent to have hunting <br />on the property due to the proximity to the City of Craig. <br />WestWater Engineering APPENDIX C - 36 July 2012 <br />