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9/7/2016 State.co.us Executive Branch Mail-RE:Lyons Quarry <br /> Thank you for sharing this information, I don't believe the presence of the northern leopard frog has been included in the <br /> permit file. Has this information been transmitted to Aggregate Industries?Also, would your wildlife biologist be able to <br /> send us some formal documentation on the presence of the frog (if they are still there), so that we may include it in the <br /> permit file? Upon receipt of this documentation, the Division can require the Operator to submit a Technical Revision to <br /> address this finding. The Division does not have a specific policy in place regarding the presence of rare, threatened or <br /> endangered species. However, Rule 3.1.8 requires that all aspects of the mining and reclamation plans take into account <br /> the safety and protection of wildlife on the mine site.The Division would seek specific recommendations from CPW, or <br /> other agencies as appropriate, as to how to best protect this species. <br /> Regards, <br /> Michael Cunningham <br /> Environmental Protection Specialist III <br /> COLORADO <br /> Division of Reclamation, <br /> A&17 Mining and Safety <br /> P 303.866.3567 x8116 I F 303.832.8106 <br /> 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, CO 80203 <br /> michaela.cunningham@state.co.us I www.mining.state.co.us <br /> On Fri, Apr 22, 2016 at 3:41 PM, Strenge, Ernst <estrenge@bouldercounty.org> wrote: <br /> Michael, <br /> One our wildlife biologists at Parks & Open Space informed me that the pond at Lyons Quarry referred to in your <br /> inspection report contained a breeding population of Northern Leopard Frog (Rana pipiens) prior to the flood, and <br /> they may still be present. She noted the Northern Leopard Frog is classified as a Tier 1 "species of most concern" by <br /> the State of Colorado and is currently a candidate for federal protection in the western USA. Her recommendation is <br /> that, if they are still present, any work at the pond should be delayed until the young have dispersed, which is <br /> typically by mid-late October. <br /> Is there any DRMS policy around how to handle sensitive species like this? Are you required to coordinate with the <br /> Colorado Parks and Wildlife? <br /> I believe our biologist will conduct surveys of the pond soon to verify if they are still present, and once she does, I can <br /> let you know the results. <br /> If you have questions, let me know. <br /> hftps://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=3ald83e556&view=pt&search=inbox&th=15700f744c94f369&siml=15700f744c94f369 2/4 <br />