2008-05-01_REVISION - M1973007SG (5)

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RECLAMATION PLAN temporary btit implemented as thottgh it is pennanent. This area is referred to as "tempor reclamatiolUx"because it cwmot be detemiined at this time that the grading will be finai or will eventtzaily be destroyed by removal of the material. As fbr the sonfli side of the ditch corrido west of the Little johnson area, greater flexibifity exists which is dependent solely Un disposition of the ditch-. OTHER GRADING CONCERNS: N�acid-�forrmingor oxic producing materials occur on the site or result from the miningof these materials No drill or auger holes are created during the mining. As described in the mining plan,mining only to a reasonable proximity of the water table (actually about 5 feet above the water table) is the only other concern. WATER: The only water concern in the reclamation regards the groundwater. Surface drainage will be into the main pit to the west which is effectively a closed basin. If the mining is done as described in LITTLE JOHNSON MINING PLAN IN Exhibit D -Mining Plan then the groundwater will not be adversely affected. WILDLIFE: Wildlife resources on this site are currently very limited due to the loss of habitat from development of surrounding lands (see Exhibit H). The only quality habitat exists on the eastern side of the Little Johnson basin where there is abundant tree cover and very diverse habitats that primarily support birds. It is likely that fox, racoon, deer,mice, and other mammals also live in this area to some extent. Within the mining area there is no quality habitat although the abundant weeds probably provide some food source for birds. None of the Quality habitat will be affected. After reclamation,reduced weeds and increased grasses will improve the habitat over what is presently in the mining area. It is even possible that some of the grasses to be planted will be able to tap into the groundwater and thus produce local areas of rich grass dominated habitat. TOPSOILING: On the Little Johnson area topsoil and overburde are considered to be equivalent materials. It all can be used as a growth medium(referred to as "soil,"hereafter). This is different from most of the site where there is usually a clear distinction between topsoil and subsoil and overburden. The reason for this is that the presence of the reservoir for many years infiltrated the subsoils with clays, silts, and organic matter. This effectively created acdeep so-in Topsoil and overburden will be stockpiled together south of the mining area,but inside the affected land boundary. Once the mining is completed it is a matter of hauling the soil around to the east side and spreading the soil westward down the finished slope. Daniels Sand Pit Amendment (2008) Exhibit E Page 7 of 22