Laserfiche WebLink
EXHIBIT H WILDLIFE INFORMATION <br /> 1. Introduction <br /> Given the location of the site in an industrial area of Grand Junction,with sand and gravel pits to <br /> the east and west, wildlife habitat fragmentation has already occurred. Colorado Parks& <br /> Wildlife habitat and range mapping has been used to develop this section. The CPW will be <br /> consulted as part of the permit process. <br /> 2. Description of Significant Wildlife Resources on the Affected Land <br /> The affected land is within summer and winter forage areas for bald eagles, but no nests are <br /> present. Black bear overall range is present on the affected land, which is typical of western <br /> Colorado lands. The affected area is within mule deer ranges and near concentration and <br /> migration corridors. <br /> 3. Seasonal Use of the Area <br /> All identified significant wildlife resources that have range over the affected area are year around <br /> in their usage. <br /> 4. Presence and Estimated Population of Threatened or Endangered Species <br /> No federally listed threatened and endangered species and/or habitat were identified on the <br /> affected land. <br /> 5. Effect of Proposed Operation on Existing Wildlife <br /> Impacts on wildlife use from the proposed project would include direct temporary elimination of <br /> potential habitat within the affected area during mining, and temporary localized displacement <br /> associated with additional noise and lighting from the proposed project. This localized loss of <br /> habitat would not disrupt regional migration or significant movement patterns and would not <br /> threaten the overall health and viability of a species.Nearby lands are also disturbed for <br /> industrial uses, and as such the 23 '/4 West Pit disturbance will not be of a significant impact on <br /> area wildlife habitat. <br /> 23 114 West 1 <br /> July 2020 �-1 /:n�lawicki and:tssocialca YI,I.<' <br />