Laserfiche WebLink
create improved cover, foraging, roosting, and nesting areas for wildlife. The water area <br /> within the reservoir will serve as habitat for waterfowl and other bird species and the <br /> fringes of the reservoir will be used by mammal, bird, reptile and amphibian species. <br /> Control and/or removal of noxious and weedy species during the project and the <br /> replacement of desirable graminoid, forb, shrub and tree species during reclamation will <br /> result in enhancement of wildlife habitat on the project site. <br /> Section 3.1.9 Topsoiling. Topsoil shall be removed and segregated from other spoil. <br /> Topsoil stockpiles shall be stored in places and configurations to minimize erosion and <br /> located in areas where disturbance by ongoing mining operations will be minimized. Once <br /> stockpiled, topsoil shall be rehandled as little as possible. Stockpiles that will remain in <br /> place for more than one growing season will receive vegetative cover, as outlined on the <br /> Reclamation Plan Map, as soon as possible to minimize erosion. <br /> Section 3.1.10 Revegetation: In those areas where revegetation is part of the <br /> reclamation plan, the land shall be revegetated in a manner that establishes a diverse, <br /> effective, and long-lasting vegetative cover that is capable of self-regeneration without <br /> continued dependence on irrigation or fertilizer and is at least equal in extent of cover to <br /> the natural vegetation of the surrounding area. The proposed seed-mix and plantings for <br /> reclamation are outlined on the Reclamation Plan included in Exhibit F of this application. <br /> Section 3.1.11 Buildings and Structures Please refer to the enclosed Reclamation Plan <br /> included in Exhibit F. <br /> Section 3.1.12 Signs and Markers The Operator will post appropriate signage at the <br /> entrance to the mine site. The permit area will be marked by existing fencing, or proximity <br /> to existing County roads. <br /> (d) Plans for topsoil segregation,preservation and replacement,for stabilization, <br /> compaction and grading of spoil,and for re vegetation. <br /> Topsoil will be removed and segregated from other spoil. Topsoil not needed for <br /> reclamation may be sold or removed from the site. For reclamation, topsoil will be <br /> replaced by a scraper and generally graded with a blade. Grading shall be done in a <br /> manner that controls erosion and siltation of the affected land and protects areas outside <br /> the affected land from slides and other damage. In addition, backfilling and grading shall <br /> be completed as soon as feasible after the mining process. <br /> Final grading will create a final topography that is appropriate for the final land use. For <br /> example, final grading of the reservoir above the high water line will replace material no <br /> steeper than 3:1 slope to meet the grade at the top of the banks. Topsoil will be uniformly <br /> placed and spread on areas disturbed by the mining, above the anticipated high water line. <br /> The minimum thickness shall be 6 inches above the surrounding finished grade, consistent <br /> with existing topsoil depths on-site. The topsoil shall be keyed to the underlying and <br /> surrounding material by the use of harrows, rollers or other equipment suitable for the <br /> purpose. <br /> Hunt Water, LLC-Gravel Mine—MLRB 112 Permit Application <br /> Exhibit E-3 <br />