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RECLAMATION PLAN <br /> temporary but impfemented as though it is permanent. This area is refbn%ld to as "tempor <br /> reclamation"becattse it carmot be determined at this time that the grading will be final or wilf <br /> eventually be destroyed by reniovaf of the material. As for the sonth side of the ditch corrido <br /> west of the Littfe johnson area, greater flexibility exists which is dependent sofefy on <br /> disposition of the ditch-. <br /> ---- 0 v_ <br /> OTHER GRADING CONCERNS: No acid-forming or toxic producing materials <br /> occur on the site or result from the miningof these materials No drill or auger holes are created <br /> during the mining. As described in the mining plan, mining only to a reasonable proximity of the <br /> water table (actually about 5 feet above the water table) is the only other concern. <br /> WATER: The only water concern in the reclamation regards the groundwater. Surface <br /> drainage will be into the main pit to the west which is effectively a closed basin. If the mining is <br /> done as described in LITTLE JOHNSON MINING PLAN IN Exhibit D - Mining Plan then the <br /> groundwater will not be adversely affected. <br /> WILDLIFE: Wildlife resources on this site are currently very limited due to the loss of habitat <br /> from development of surrounding lands (see Exhibit H). The only quality habitat exists on the <br /> eastern side of the Little Johnson basin where there is abundant tree cover and very diverse <br /> habitats that primarily support birds. It is likely that fox, racoon, deer,mice, and other mammals <br /> also live in this area to some extent. Within the mining area there is no quality habitat although <br /> the abundant weeds probably provide some food source for birds. None of the quality habitat will <br /> be affected. After reclamation, reduced weeds and increased grasses will improve the habitat <br /> over what is presently in the mining area. It is even possible that some of the grasses to be <br /> planted will be able to tap into the groundwater and thus produce local areas of rich grass <br /> dominated habitat. <br /> TOPSOILING. On the Little Johnson area topsoil and�overburdeare considered to be <br /> equivalent materials. It all can be used as a growth medium (referred to as "soil,"hereafter). This <br /> is different from most of the site where there is usually a clear distinction between topsoil and <br /> subsoil and overburden. The reason for this is that the presence of the reservoir for many years <br /> infiltrated the subsoils with clays, silts, and organic matter. This effectively created 4 deep soiT.`� <br /> Topsoil and overburden will be stockpiled together south of the mining area, but inside <br /> the affected land boundary. Once the mining is completed it is a matter of hauling the soil around <br /> to the east side and spreading the soil westward down the finished slope. <br /> Daniels Sand Pit Amendment (2008) Exhibit E Page 7 of 22 <br />