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_�' STATE t3F <br /> Scott-DNR,Eric<eric.scott@state.co.us> <br /> CPW's response to the proposed Golden Clay Mine Expansion (M1976007ug) <br /> 1 message <br /> Marette-DNR,Brandon<brandon.marette@state.co.us> Fri,Jun 3,2022 at 4:53 PM <br /> To:"Scott-DNR,Eric"<eric.scott@state.co.us> <br /> Cc:Tim Woodward-DNR<tim.woodward@state.co.us>,Joe Halseth-DNR<joseph.halseth@state.co.us>,Lance Carpenter-DNR <br /> <lance.carpenter@state.co.us>,Mark Lamb-DNR<mark.lamb@state.co.us>,Shannon Schaller-DNR<shannon.schaller@state.co.us> <br /> Good afternoon Eric, <br /> Thanks for reaching out to CPW re:this Golden Clay Mine. My apologies that there was a miscommunication on the correct location for the site visit and that we <br /> missed the public comment period.We did reach out to the applicant's consultant to arrange another time to meet,but there was no response. <br /> In any case,thanks for accepting CPW's informal comments on this matter,and hopefully DRMS and the Applicant considers and implements our <br /> recommendations below for this proposed mine expansion: <br /> • CPW is concerned about the permanent loss of—30 acres of mule deer severe winter range,as is currently proposed and shown on the map below. <br /> o Therefore,CPW recommends that the Applicant works with at least one entity to offset this direct and indirect impact.There are multiple nearby <br /> entities(The Conservation Fund, MALT,Jeffco Open Space,etc.)where a voluntary monetary contribution would assist them with adjacent <br /> conservation projects and their long-term strategies to benefit foothills mule deer severe winter habitats for decades to come. <br /> COGCC GISOnIine X Address Search Q Zoom Sele6cinResults IM Intersect + Add Point I)� Redline Copy Lat/Lbng <br /> Layers z <br /> B High Priority Habitats(HPH)(20,22 Proposed) <br /> ❑❑ High Primly Habitat(ALL) rr <br /> M❑w ka Rule 1202.c NSO Habitats(2022 Proposed) 7 <br /> H❑e ka Rule 1202A Density Habitats(2022 Proposed) <br /> ❑F­I Density Habitat(ALL) <br /> ❑F] Bighorn Sheep Migration Corridor '�- <br /> ❑F Bighorn Sheep Winter Range <br /> ❑Fl Columbian Sharp Tailed Grouse Production Area <br /> ❑^■�--� Elk Migration Corridor <br /> Elk Prod uction Area .` <br /> Elk Severe Winter Range <br /> Elk Winter Concentration Area - <br /> ' <br /> Greater Prairie Chicken Production Area - <br /> ti <br /> Greater Sage Grouse Priority Habitat Management Area <br /> Gunnison Sage Grouse Occupied Habitat J �, <br /> Gunnison Sage Grouse Production Area .. #� �.� rI � •. �,1i 1 <br /> ❑� Lesser Prairie Chicken Focal Area <br /> ❑e Mule Deer Migration Corridor <br /> ❑� Mule Deer Severe Winter Range - <br /> �� Mule Deer Winter Concentration Area - <br /> o On Plains Sharp Tailed Grouse Prod udion Area _ <br /> • CPW also requests that there be staggered reclamation(vs.waiting for 30 years for reclamation to begin),as there's the potential for non-native <br /> vegetative species to become established in the meantime and could spread to adjacent wintering habitats. <br /> o Therefore,please have the Applicant use a native seed mix for foothills-specific grasses,(orbs,and shrubs at least annually for any disturbed <br /> areas. <br /> o Also,please have the Applicant develop a noxious weed management plant that at least annually monitors and treats noxious weeds observed <br /> during mining operations. <br /> • A sensitive bat species has been surveyed within this mine. <br /> o CPW is concerned about the timing of the mining and blasting,as the— Townsend's Big-eared Bat(as well other non-sensitive bat <br /> species)has been identified within the mine(see attached report). <br /> o Per your e-mail below,were those bat grates installed,and do they have access doors? <br /> o CPW recommends that DRMS or the Applicant contacts us to complete a bat survey at least two weeks prior to the destruction of those adits to <br /> ensure they are absent of bats(esp.the sensitive species).Our ideal timing for that blasting and mining would be during the winter,as the bats <br /> are not likely to be there(but we should still survey to verify). <br /> Should you or the Applicant have any questions or comments about these recommendations,please reach out to any of us. <br /> Finally,thanks for making sure that I'm receiving future DRMS notices so we can streamline our responses.We appreciate DRMS's desire to responsibly mine <br /> these sites while protecting sensitive wildlife species. <br /> Regards, <br /> Brandon B.Marette,CWB® <br /> Northeast Region Energy Liaison and Land Use Coordinator <br /> OUTSIDE <br /> Direct(303)291-7327 <br /> 6060 Broadway,Denver,CO 80216 <br /> brandon.marette@state.co.us <br /> CPW's Energy Webpage <br /> CPW's Wildlife Movements Webpage <br />