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March 7, 2016 <br />COLORADO <br />Parks and Wildlife <br />Depal tment of Natural Resources <br />Southeast Region, Area 14 <br />4255 Sinton Road <br />Colorado Springs, CO 80907 <br />P 719.227.5200 F 719.227.5223 <br />Timothy Cazier <br />Environmental Protection Specialist <br />Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety <br />1313 Sherman St. Room 215 <br />Denver, CO. 80203 <br />RECEIVED <br />MAR 14 2016 <br />DIVISION OF RECLAMATION <br />MINING AND SAFETY <br />m N -6" <br />RE: Cripple Creek and Victor Gold, Cresson Project, Permit No. M-1980-244/ <br />Dear Mr. Cazier, <br />Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is in receipt of the above referenced permit application <br />and is familiar with the site located at or near Section 20, Township 15S, Range 69W, 6th <br />Principal Meridian in Teller County. CPW staff offers the following comments for your <br />consideration. <br />The mission of CPW is to perpetuate the wildlife resource of the state, to provide a quality <br />state park system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities <br />that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of <br />Colorado's natural resources. Our goal in responding to land use proposals such as this is to <br />provide complete, consistent, and timely information to all entities who request comments on <br />matters within our statutory authority. <br />Colorado Parks and Wildlife recommends a 250 meter buffer around Townsend's big -eared bat <br />roost sites. The Townsend's big -eared bat is a state species of concern, and is susceptible to <br />disturbance. The bat is known to occur near mining areas, specifically near the Cripple Creek <br />and Victor Gold Mine. <br />CPW agrees with the wildlife recourse baseline report, and the potential impacts to wildlife <br />recourses stated within that baseline. <br />Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Cresson Project. If you have any questions <br />or require additional information please contact District Wildlife Manager Tim Kroening at <br />719-227-5281 or via e-mail Tim.Kroening@state.co.us. <br />Sincerely, <br />Frank McGee <br />Area Wildlife Manager <br />Cc: Tim Kroening DWM <br />SE Regional File <br />Area 14 File <br />Bob D. Broscheid, Director, Colorado Parks and Wildlife • Parks and Wildlife Commission: Robert W. Bray, Chair • Chris Castilian, Vice Chair <br />Jeanne Horne, Secretary • John Howard, Jr. • Bill Kane • Dale Pizel • James Pribyl • James Vigil • Dean Wingfield • Michelle Zimmerman • Alex Zipp <br />