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August 25, 2016 C-1981-028/Keenesburg Strip Mine RAR <br />Photo 6: Topsand pile looking east along west perimeter ditch. <br />Photo 7A: Topsand pile extent. <br />RE VEGETATION - Rule 4.15 <br />Vegetative Cover; Timing: <br />o The vegetative cover on sand stockpiles, pond slopes and reclaimed areas appeared well <br />established. <br />o Reclaimed areas consist mostly of grasses and xeric perenials, while cottonwood and <br />Willow trees shade the ponds. Some weeds such as Bromus teetorum (cheat grass), and <br />Laetuea serriola (prickly lettuce), are present in some reclaimed areas. <br />o Areas seeded last fall appear to be coming up well. Areas of cheatgrass were present and <br />Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 1 <br />Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 1 <br />Page 6 of 9 <br />