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from predators. Especially the pond situated farthest to the east on the site appears to be a very desirable location for waterfowl not only because it is more isolated and remote from intruders, and noise but also there are islands in the pond, some smaller and some larger, that offer safety for nesting and resting. b. Vegetation: Because the site is being reclaimed after mining operations, the availability of water is critical to successful re- vegetation of the site. Proper, robust re-vegetation will prevent the spread of noxious and invasive weed species. Establishing and maintaining the correct re-vegetation of the site to include site appropriate shrubs, bushes and trees will enhance the habitat for wildlife species, and will enhance the attractiveness of the site for human enjoyment. C. Water Resources: There are three large ponds on the site with an average depth greater than 32 feet and a surface area slightly greater than 30 acres.The use of CPW water for augmentation will enable the City and CPW to maintain those ponds in their current state,providing attractive wildlife habitat and a variety of human recreation opportunities including boating, fishing,birding and wildlife watching activities not available anywhere else in the vicinity. d. Air Quality: NA e. Public Use Facilities, Development of the site as preliminarily planned by the City of Lamar and CPW includes various public use facilities such as shade structures/picnic shelters, restrooms, walking trails, boat launching areas, a floating fishing dock, parking and etc. Water is the critical piece that makes it all possible. Without the requested water available for replacement/augmentation on the site, none of the rest of the plan is possible. f. Roads and/or Other Capital Structures: A preliminary site development plan has been developed in cooperation with CPW and includes roads for motor-vehicle access, motor-vehicle parking areas, trails,etc. 6. Compensation or remuneration proposed (if this is a commercial use, a minimum fee of Silo of the gross income generated by the activity shall be paid to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, but in no event shall any fee for commercial use be less than $100): It has been the intention of the City of Lamar and Colorado Parks &Wildlife to develop a partnership for development, maintenance and management of the site for the benefit of citizens, visitors and guests at the site. Such a partnership will benefit both parties. At this point, the City believes the