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EXHIBIT H WILDLIFE INFORMATION <br /> 1. Significant Game Resources on Affected Lands <br /> The site is within the year round ranges of mule deer, mountain lion, black bear, moose, elk, and <br /> bighorn sheep. See section 7 for specific mitigation for elk and bighorn sheep impacts. <br /> 2. Significant Non-Game Resources on Affected Lands <br /> Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) data shows potential peregrine falcon nesting areas to the <br /> southeast, across I-70. Bald eagle winter ranges parallel the interstate in this area. <br /> 3. Seasonal Use of Affected Lands <br /> CPW identified winter ranges cover portions of the site. <br /> 4. Presence and Estimated Populations of Threatened or Endangered Species in the <br /> Area <br /> Potential lynx habitat passes through the east edge of the project area; however, potential lynx <br /> habitat covers almost all forested areas in the region. The applicant is unaware of notable <br /> features found onsite that would make it a likely potential lynx habitat. <br /> 5. Fish Resources <br /> Trout, pike, and other typical mountain river fish species can be found in the West Fork of Clear <br /> Creek. No fish resources are located on the project area itself. <br /> 6. General Effects of the Operation on the Existing Wildlife of the Area <br /> The gravel pit involves the use of large scale gravel extraction equipment during the summer <br /> months and will increase the odds of vehicle-animal collisions. Once mining is complete, the <br /> likelihood of collisions will reduce significantly. <br /> If fencing is deemed necessary to reroute wildlife away from operations, CPW compliant <br /> wildlife fencing will be used. <br /> 7. Mitigation of Identified Significant Impacts <br /> DMR (.i,Y€Arru5.i 3ns11swniiii•,,I'I€( <br /> September 2018 H-I <br />