2019-05-24_PERMIT FILE - M2019028 (11)

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listed as federally threatened under the ESA. The well-developed Western Great Plains Riparian Woodland, Shrubland and Herbaceous habitat along the Cache la Poudre River or South Platte River, within the northern and eastern portion of the survey area are considered potentially suitable habitat for this species. No PMJM individuals were observed on or surrounding the survey area. The majority of the survey area (south, east, and west) is comprised of cultivated cropland (mowed)/ruderal herbaceous vegetation thus does not provide habitat suitable for this species. The sections of suitable habitat are not continuous throughout the survey area with sections of the river banks too incised to support the structural habitat layers associated with PMJM habitat. The project proposes that a 100 to 140-foot-buffer be maintained between the Cache la Poudre River and the boundary of the impact area which does preserve much of the potential PMJM habitat. No PMJM populations are known to occur within the area. The nearest known population is approximately 10 miles southwest of the survey area along the South Platte River near the town of Milliken, Colorado. Activities associated with the project may result in loss of potential PMJM habitat. The proposed project and any future land use changes may affect potential habitat of this species however is not likely to adversely affect this species. The proposed project and any future land use changes may affect, not likely to adversely affect this species. 6. Any future project which may be water related or determined to be a water depletion to the South Platte River Basin may potentially be considered an adverse effect to water depletion species. The survey area does not contain the specific habitat characteristics necessary to support the species affected by depletions to the South Platte River. The species do not occur within the survey area therefore the proposed project and any future land use change will not directly adversely affect the continued existence or available habitat of the species. It is assumed herein that proper augmentation plans are in place and the project will not result in a water depletion and therefore not be considered an adverse effect to these species. Furthermore, it is assumed that no federal nexus would be required and therefore, South Platte River Basin depletion species are not concerned. Based on these assumptions and our current understanding of the project, no adverse effect is likely to occur to these species. 7. Upon review of species identified as State endangered or threatened, protected by the CPW under Colorado Statute Title 33, no species are potentially present within the survey area. No individuals or habitat for state listed threatened and endangered species would be impacted by any future land use changes. Attached is ERC's Screening Report for Federal and State Listed Threatened and Endangered Species. -' J&T Consulting,Inc. Journey Ventures,Journey Ventures Pit DRMS 112 Permit Application