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COLORADO <br /> Parks and Wildlife <br /> Department of Natural Resources <br /> Southeast Region <br /> 4255 Sinton Road <br /> Colorado Springs, CO 80907 <br /> P 719.227.5200 I F 719.227.5223 <br /> Due to the presence of black bears on the property, CPW recommends that the operators of <br /> the facility invest in bear-proof trash containers if trash is going to be present on the facility. <br /> Trash containers should be stored in a garage or in a solid locked storage shed until the <br /> morning of trash collection during those months when bears are most active (April - <br /> November). <br /> Feeding of big game species is illegal in Colorado. This includes putting out salt blocks, hay, <br /> grain, or other items to attract big game. The use of bird feeders should be strongly <br /> discouraged from April through November to avoid conflicts with black bears. <br /> Once mining is complete, all reclamation efforts could have potentially significant value to <br /> wildlife. To maximize this benefit, CPW recommends that the mining site be returned to the <br /> same condition as prior to being mined. Planting of trees and shrubs attractive to wildlife is <br /> encouraged. Reseeding of grasses and forbs over large areas should be a mix of warm and <br /> cool season plants that are palatable and attractive to wildlife. All vegetation used in <br /> reclamation should be species that are native to Colorado and present in the region. For <br /> further consultation, contact CPW. <br /> CPW appreciates being given the opportunity to comment. Please feel free to contact District <br /> Wildlife Manager, Cody Wigner, should you have any questions or require additional <br /> information at 719-227-5287 or via email at cody.wigner@state.co.us. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Frank McGee <br /> Area Wildlife Manager <br /> Cc: SE Region Fite <br /> Area 14 File <br /> Cody Wigner, DWM <br /> Bob D.Broscheid,Director,Cotorado Parks and Wddhfe•Parks and Wildlife Commission:Robert W.Bray•Chris Castilian,Chair•Jeanne Home,Vice-Chair <br /> John Howard•Bill Kane•Dale Poet•James Pnbyt,Secretary•James Vigil•Dean Wingfietd• Michette Zimmerman•Alex Zipp <br /> x 876'`1• <br />