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Reveaetation <br /> As mining operations are completed, areas for reclamation will be graded and shaped for <br /> revegetation. Runoff or excess water from adjacent areas will not be allowed to flow over slopes <br /> being graded and seeded. If needed, berms or channels will be constructed to divert excess <br /> water and convey it in a safe and non-erosive manner. <br /> For disturbed areas, the reclamation plan includes re-vegetating with appropriate seed mixes to <br /> minimize erosion and re-establish natural terrain. The seed mixture below was selected to be <br /> long lasting and regenerating, as recommended by the Prowers County Conservation District. <br /> The ground will be fine graded prior to seeding and mulch will be applied according to <br /> recommendations from the Natural Resource Conservation Service. Reservoir side slopes <br /> below the anticipated reservoir water level will not be seeded. The proposed seed mix is shown <br /> in the following table. <br /> Seed Mix Application Rate' <br /> Alkali Sacaton (Saltalk) 1.5 PLS/ac <br /> Switchgrass (Blackwell or Pathfinder) 4.0 PLS/ac <br /> Blue Grama (Hachita or Lovington) 3.0 PLS/ac <br /> Western Wheatgrass (Arriloa, Barton, Rosana) 16.0 PLS/ac <br /> Sideoats Grama (Vaughn, El Reno Niner) 9.0 PLS/ac <br /> Buffalograss (Texoka, KNO3 treated, or native within 150 6.0 grain or 16.0 bur <br /> miles of site) <br /> 'Application rate is for drilling the seed. If seed is to be broadcast, the application rate will be <br /> doubled. <br /> The seed mix will be planted with a drill equipped with depth bands and fluffy seed agitator. The <br /> seed will be drilled between November 15 and April 30 for best results. The seeded areas will <br /> then be covered dead crop litter from sorghum or milo crop forage, or with straw mulch at a rate <br /> of 1,200 to 2,000 pounds per acre. <br /> If a significant invasion of noxious weeds occurs after seeding, the weeds will be mowed before <br /> they can go to seed. The areas will be mowed periodically for additional control as needed. <br /> Mechanical control will be used as a first priority. Chemical methods will only be used if no other <br /> alternative produces acceptable results. <br /> Water—General Requirement <br /> To minimize the effect on the prevailing hydrologic balance, Prowers Aggregate Operators, LLC. <br /> will: <br /> a. Comply with all applicable Colorado water laws. <br /> b. Comply with all applicable Federal and State water quality laws and regulations. <br /> c. Comply with all Federal and State requirements for dredge and fill. <br /> d. Re-grade and backfill all sediment and siltation structures after mining is completed. <br /> e. Monitor groundwater levels adjacent to the site and mitigate any damage to adjacent <br /> wells that dewatering activities may have. (See Exhibit G) <br /> Prowers Aggregate Operators, LLC. <br /> JsT Consulting,Inc. West Farm Pit—M-2008-078 <br /> DRMS 112 Permit Amendment Application <br />