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03/16/2001 10:27 9708786077 STATE OF COLORADO BID Owens, Governor DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WILDLIFE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Ruseeil Gcorge, Director 6060 Broadwsy Denver, Colorado 80216 Telephone: (3031 297-1197 United Companies Attn: Richard Johnson 2273 River Road PO 3609 Grand Junction, CO. 81502 CDOWMEEKER PAGE 01 March 16, 2001 For Wildlife - For People Dear Mr. Johnson, After reviewing the proposed gravel pit expansion, I would not anticipate any negative impact on the local wildlife populations. Since this is an expansion to an existing pit, and is in close proximity to an airport and other commercial development areas, the amount of additional disturbance should be minimal. Wildlife species present in this area include mule deer, rabbits and several bird species. There are no known threatened or endangered species to be concerned with at this time. Again, this is not critical habitat for any one of these species. Also, there are no known migration routes that would be impacted by this development. I would anticipate that all reclamation efforts will be made to restore this area to a natural vegetation composition following Division of Minerals and Geology standards. Additional concerns would be for control of noxious weed species associated with the soil disturbance. Also, I would anticipate that sediment control measures be taken to avoid run-off into the White River. I hope this information will be sufficient to answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to contact again if you have any further questions. Sincerely, 'Ed/ of Bill de Vergie District Wildlife Manager Cc: Dan Prenzlow DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, Greg E. Watcher, Executive Director WILDLIFE COMMISSION, Rick Enstrom, Chair • Robert Shoemaker, Vice -Chair • Marianna Raftopoulos, Secretary Members, Bernard Black • Torn Burke • Philip James • Mark LeValley • Olive Valdez Ex -Officio Members, Greg E. Walcher and Don Ament