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No eagles or nests were observed during our investigation of the site. The map of <br /> significant wildlife habitat from COGCC did not identify any bald eagle nest sites or <br /> winter night roost areas within two miles of the project site. <br /> Project Effects to Wildlife <br /> The WWTP project site is proposed for mineral (sand and gravel) extraction activities. <br /> Noise and air emissions during mining will cause a temporary disturbance to wildlife. <br /> Species such as raccoons, coyotes, beaver, deer, and raptors will continue to use the <br /> riparian corridor during mining operations and the site itself when operations are not <br /> active. Bird species will use the periphery of the site and the site itself opportunistically, <br /> if prey or food species are present. <br /> The proposed project will extract material and leave water storage cells within the site. <br /> The mining and reclamation plan will create open water wildlife habitat that is currently <br /> not present. Areas of open water will sustain additional species of reptiles and <br /> amphibians as well as shorebirds and waterfowl. The addition of the water will create <br /> fringe environments favorable to predatory mammals and raptors, as well as food and <br /> water sources for herbivores. With revegetation of the borders around the water storage <br /> cells, additional strata and vegetation layers will be added to the site, creating improved <br /> cover, foraging, roosting, and nesting areas for wildlife. <br /> Exhibit H Page 3 <br />