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rabbits and coyotes are common to the mine site. Less common are black bear and mountain lion. <br />Waterfowl and game birds are abundant due to the proximity of riparian habitat near the Colorado <br />River. Red tailed hawks have been observed as have the Kestrel and the Cooper hawk. Bald eagles <br />have been seen adjacent to the site along the Colorado River, but no eagles have been recorded as <br />nesting in the area. Five species of reptiles and twenty-seven species of fish have been reported in this <br />area. Details regarding baseline wildlife information are located in Section 3.7 of the PAP. <br />An endangered species assessment was made and the fmdings verified that the mine would not impact <br />any endangered species nor affect a potential habitat for the same. <br />Land Use <br />Current land use on and adjacent to the permit area includes grazing, cropland, developed water <br />resources, residential and previous mining activities. The land use classification of the mine site is <br />Agriculture/PUD (agricultural/residential/rural). <br />The approved post -mining land use is agricultural, and includes grazing and cropland. <br />Coal Ridge Mine <br />Permit Renewal No. 7 8 December 5, 2016 <br />