2019-08-22_PERMIT FILE - M2019033

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COLORADO Parks and Wildlife co 0 Department of Natural Resources RECEIVED CPW Montrose Office 2300 South Townsend Ave AUG 2019 Montrose, CO 81401 P 970.252.6000 D&SOR OF RECLAMATION MWOMI)SAFETY August 9, 2019 Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety Attn: Stephanie Mitchell 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 Denver, CO 80203 RE: Klett Pit, Permit Number M2019033 Dear Ms. Mitchell, Thank you for the opportunity to provide input on the proposed Klett Pit project in Montrose County, located at Township 49N Range 10W Section 22. This letter is in response to your request for comments on May 9, 2018. One of our goals at Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is to provide complete and timely information to all entities who request comment on matters within our statutory authority and our mission, which is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources. Currently, CPW policy directs our efforts towards proposals that potentially have high impacts to wildlife and wildlife habitat, with an emphasis on large acreages, critical habitats, wildlife diversity, and effects to species of special concern. This project site was previously used as agricultural lands, and approximately three acres have already been impacted by mining operations. This proposed project site is less than 10 acres, and is surrounded by private land that is primarily agriculture fields. Due to these factors, impacts of the development may be characterized as minimal. CPW appreciates the opportunity to comment on this project. If you have any questions, please contact DWM Natalie Renneker at 970.209.2371. Sincerely, Natalie Renneker District Wildlife Manager 4 9 Dan Prenzlow,Director,Colorado Parks and Wildlife•Parks and Wildlife Commission:Michelle Zimmerman,Chair.Marvin McDaniel,Vice-Chair James Vigil,Secretary•Taishya Adams.Betsy Blecha•Robert W.Bray•Charles Garcia•Marie Haskett•Carrie Besnette Hauser•Luke B.Schafer.Eden Vardy ;.