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United States Department of Agriculture <br />4NRCS <br />Natural Resources Conservation Service <br />351 7th Street <br />P. O. Box 937 <br />Meeker, CO 81641 <br />970 -878 -5628 -OFFICE <br />970 -878 -3730 -FAX <br />SUBJECT: United Companies - Berry Gravel Pit DATE: March 6, 2002 <br />TO: Greg Lewicky FILE CODE: <br />Following are additional recommendations concerning the suitability of the <br />overlying soil for reclamation purposes on the proposed expansion area of the Berry Pit <br />one mile east of Meeker, operated by United Companies. <br />The topsoil and upper subsoil are suitable for utilization during the reclamation of <br />this pit. Soil mapping unit 11, which occurs on the perimeter slopes of the proposed pit <br />expansion area has limited suitable, strippable topsoil/subsoil varying from 0 to 6 inches <br />in depth. The suitability is dependent upon the rock content at the surface, as this is a <br />shallow soil over gravel. <br />Soil mapping units 33, 63, and 101, which are deep soils, have significant topsoil <br />and subsoil resources which should be stripped 20 to 24 inches deep and saved for <br />reclamation of the site. <br />Another concern at the current pit and proposed expansion area, is the presence <br />of the noxious weed, leafy spurge. Other noxious weeds may also be present or invade <br />the site in the future. A weed management plan should be developed which will outline <br />an aggressive treatment program during the pit mining period, as well as continuing <br />treatment after the site has been reclaimed. <br />Alvin L. or's <br />District Conservationist <br />The Natural Resource Conservation Service works in partnership with the American People <br />to conserve and sustain natural resources on private lands An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />