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Exhibit G — Water Information <br />1.) The operation is not expected to affect existing surface or groundwater systems. This project <br />will not have any water requirements for its operation. The only surface water would be <br />drainage that occurs at the site because of a heavy rainfall. All storm water runoff will be <br />maintained in the pit area. Because of the arid nature of Eastern Colorado, the site will <br />generally not be impacted by water. The water table in the Ogallala aquifer beneath this area is <br />substantially below the surface (approximately 125' deep). <br />2.) A storm water permit will not be required. Kit Carson County will commit to ensuring that the <br />storm water will remain on site by constructing a 4 foot berm in the upper North West corner of <br />the pit. <br />Exhibit H — Wildlife Information <br />Common species in Eastern Colorado could include bird species of Cassin's sparrow, chestnut collared <br />Iongspur, lark bunting, western meadowlark, ferruginous and Swansan's hawks, and pheasants. Small <br />mammals that might be found include white-tailed and black -tailed jackrabbit, badger, pronghorn <br />antelope, coyote, swift fox, plains pocket gopher, long-tailed weasel, and several species of mice. <br />Reptiles might include the western rattlesnake, race snake, western box turtle, and six -lined racerunner. <br />Other animals and birds common to Kit Carson County could also be found at the site from time to time. <br />After contacting Aaron Berscheid, Colorado Division of Wildlife Officer, @ 970-354-7317, there is no <br />endangered species in the vicinity of the gravel pit. Also, noise and human traffic are not an issue with <br />current wildlife as it is in a remote area and minimal visitation. There is no loss of temporary or <br />permanent loss of food and habitat as this is all pastureland and surrounding sections are pastureland as <br />well. This is not considered a migratory route. <br />Based on visits to the site, no significant wildlife was observed. As this site is also seeded, wildlife should <br />continue to increase the favorable habitat. <br />