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6.4.8(1)(b) <br /> Elk are known to use the site in the winter months and are generally absent during the warmer <br /> months. Bighorn sheep and deer are found at the Young Ranch Resource throughout the year. <br /> Refer to Appendix 2—Wildlife Mitigation Plan for additional information. <br /> 6.4.8(1)(c) <br /> Threatened and endangered species are detailed in Appendix 2 —Wildlife Mitigation Plan. While <br /> the ranges of federally or state listed threatened and endangered species overlap across Clear <br /> Creek and Gilpin Counties, their required habitats are not found within the site. Only the Canada <br /> Lynx, Mexican Spotted Owl, and Western Prairie Fringed Orchid have ranges and habitats which <br /> include the quarry site; however, none of the above listed species are likely to be adversely <br /> affected by mining. <br /> 6.4.8(1)(d) <br /> No adverse effects to wildlife are anticipated based on the adoption of a wildlife mitigation plan, <br /> see Appendix 2. Resident wildlife quickly become habituated to these activities, as is observed in <br /> other similar operations in rangeland communities throughout Colorado. Similar quarrying <br /> efforts — 0.5 miles southeast of the Young Ranch Resource have existed since 1984 and regularly <br /> encounter native animal species who are unbothered by daily mining efforts. Migrating animals <br /> will likely avoid the site and the proposed operation does not block any known migratory routes. <br /> Wildlife should be able to move through the area unimpeded. Due to the possibility for <br /> animal/vehicle collisions, hauling activities will pose the biggest threat to wildlife. Haul trucks <br /> should keep to posted speeds and drivers need to remain aware of the potential for collisions. See <br /> the Wildlife Mitigation Plan in Appendix 2 for details on how wildlife will be allowed to traverse <br /> the site safely. <br /> Young Ranch Resource <br /> Lewicki&Associates <br /> December 2021 H-2 <br />