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3. Extraction of materials will occur using best management practices that will avoid impacts to Oak <br />Creek. <br />4. Reclamation will occur on all areas of manipulation, minimizing the potential for long-term <br />impacts to Oak Creek while also improving the grassland habitat to a better condition. <br />CPW offers these recommendations for final reclamation: <br />1. Non-essential roads and other areas where earth has been moved will be restored to <br />approximate, as close as possible, the original contour of the land. <br />2. Replaced topsoil will be left in the roughened condition to discourage erosion. Additional <br />erosion control and soil stabilization may be required on steeper slopes, in areas or erodible <br />soils, and in areas adjacent to or within the Oak Creek drainage. <br />3. Scarify, till, or harrow the seedbed to a depth of 3 to 4 inches to enhance re -vegetation. <br />Those sites where this method is not practical (e.g., steep slopes, rocky areas, etc.) will be <br />dozer tracked perpendicular to the slope or otherwise left with adequate roughness following <br />topsoil placement to provide micro sites to facilitate seed germination, and reduced soil <br />movement and erosion. <br />4. Re -vegetation should be done with native species. The basic seed mixtures and seeding rates <br />should be based on NRCS recommendations and final approval given by the affected <br />landowner. <br />5. Erosion control methods will be utilized as needed to prevent movement across the <br />landscape and ingress into Oak Creek. Site-specific applications of mulch will be applied on <br />erodible soils to control erosion. In areas with slopes in excess of 40 percent, erosion control <br />fabric, fiber, or mats will be used to control erosions. These materials will be anchored <br />immediately after placement. <br />These are general reclamation guidelines, and may be revised based on seasonal climatic conditions and <br />on site conditions only after consultation and concurrence with regulatory agencies. <br />CPW appreciates the opportunity to provide comments and recommendations on this project. We also <br />appreciate the property owner's, willingness to work closely with us to protect wildlife and wildlife <br />resources. We look forward to continuing to work with you as this project develops as well as on <br />conservation efforts. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact District Wildlife <br />Manager Zachary Holder at (719) 269-0656. <br />Sincerely, <br />o� <br />v�• <br />47 <br />Jim Ara on <br />Area Wildlife Manager <br />