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COLORADO <br /> Parks and Wildlife <br /> Department of Natural Resources RECEN <br /> Southeast Region, Area 14 <br /> 4255 Sinton Road MAY 0 3 2017 <br /> Colorado Springs, CO 80907 <br /> P 719.227.5200 1 F 719.2-27.5223 <br /> ONWSIONOFR CLAVAU* <br /> April 26, 2017 NIMMANDSAFEW <br /> Elliott R. Russell <br /> Environmental Protection Specialist <br /> Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety <br /> 1313 Sherman St. Room 215 <br /> Denver, CO. 80203 <br /> Re: Amazonites, File No. M-2014-042, CN-01 <br /> Dear Mr. Russell, <br /> Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is in receipt of the above referenced permit application <br /> and is familiar with the site located at or near Section 11, Township 12S, Range 71 W, 6`h <br /> Principal Meridian in Teller County. CPW staff offers the following comments for your <br /> consideration. <br /> The mission of CPW is to perpetuate the wildlife resource of the state, to provide a quality <br /> state park system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities <br /> that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of <br /> Colorado's natural resources. Our goal in responding to land use proposals such as this is to <br /> provide complete, consistent, and timely information to all entities who request comments on <br /> matters within our statutory authority. <br /> CPW suggests care be taken during mining to avoid excess erosion or disturbance of more land <br /> than necessary to accomplish the project. We also suggest the area be reasonably reclaimed <br /> following mining. We recommend reusing the original top soil that is removed from the <br /> surface by placing it back in its original location after mining is completed. Once the original <br /> top soil is in place, we recommend planting the disturbed areas with native vegetation that <br /> matches the native vegetation already present in the surrounding area. <br /> CPW recommends the development and implementation of a noxious weed control plan for <br /> the site. it is recommended that all disturbed soils in the area be monitored for noxious <br /> weeds and noxious weeds should be actively controlled until native plant revegetation and <br /> reclamation is achieved. It is recommended that all areas disturbed by the development be <br /> revegetated with native plant species. <br /> Bob D &oscherd.Director,Colorado Parks and Wrtdirfe•Parks and Wddirfe Commission:Robert W Bray.Jeanne Hone ( 1,e, •.'-7'• •g <br /> Jahn Howard.Vice-Chair•Dale Przei•James Pnbyl,Chair.James Vigil.Dean Nhngfield•Michelle Zimmerman,secretary.Alex Zipp <br />