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�n <br /> Transit Mix Concrete Co. <br /> detention basin and the reclamation channel. The pipe and the channel will have the <br /> same alignment and discharge to Little Turkey Creek in the same location to minimize <br /> disturbances in this area. No other surface disturbances are planned within this 100-foot <br /> setback; however, should a disturbance be required, it will be minimized to the extent <br /> possible and will only occur where necessary to support mining operations. Thus, there <br /> will be little or no effect on wildlife migration. The project has been designed to not <br /> impede hydrologic flows that support wetlands and riparian areas. Permits to install <br /> necessary culverts will be obtained from US Army Corps of Engineers and El Paso <br /> County prior to construction. <br /> • Natural vegetation will not be altered except for purposes necessary to the mining <br /> operation. Native grasses and forbs will be maintained and mowing strongly discouraged <br /> except as required around the immediate areas of buildings and mining operations. <br /> • Noxious weeds will be actively controlled using methods such as mowing and spraying <br /> as detailed in the attached noxious weed plan. Species specific control measures will be <br /> used when pesticides are felt necessary for the control of noxious weeds. All equipment <br /> that is entering the site from a different location to perform work in vegetated areas will <br /> be cleaned of all soil and vegetation to help prevent the spread of noxious weeds. <br /> • If fencing is to be used, CPW-recommended wildlife-friendly fencing will be utilized. <br /> • Due to the presence of black bears on the Ranch property, Transit Mix will use bear- <br /> proof trash containers. Trash containers will be stored in a garage or in a solid locked <br /> storage shed until the morning of trash collection during those months when bears are <br /> most active (April — November). <br /> • Feeding of big game species is illegal in Colorado. Transit Mix will not leave out salt <br /> blocks, hay, grain, or other items that attract big game. <br /> • Once mining is complete, in order to achieve final land use of wildlife habitat the area will <br /> be reclaimed and revegetated according to the Reclamation Plan. Planting of trees and <br /> shrubs attractive to wildlife will be implemented. Reseeding of grasses and forbs over <br /> large areas includes a mix of warm and cool season plants that are palatable and <br /> attractive to wildlife. All vegetation used in reclamation will be species that are native to <br /> Colorado and present in the region. <br /> Reference <br /> Fish and Wildlife Service, 2004. Environmental Assessment for Designation of Critical Habitat <br /> for the Mexican Spotted Owl. U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, <br /> Region 2. August 18, 2004. <br /> Hitch Rack Ranch Quarry Permit Application <br /> March 9, 2018 H-7 <br />