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EXHIBIT H WILDLIFE INFORMATION <br /> 1 . Introduction <br /> Given the location of the Delta Paving Gravel Pit less than 350 feet south of Orchard City, CO, <br /> the presence of highways to the north and south of the site, and the abundance of agricultural <br /> land in the area, wildlife habitat fragmentation has already occurred. Colorado Parks and <br /> Wildlife (CPW) habitat and range mapping has been used to develop this wildlife analysis. The <br /> CPW will be consulted as part of the amendment process. <br /> 2. Description of Significant Wildlife Resources on the Affected <br /> Land <br /> The affected land is within winter range and forage for bald eagles, but no nests are present on <br /> or near the site. The western portion of the site is within the winter range for wild turkey. Black <br /> bear and mountain lion overall range is present on the affected land, typical of western <br /> Colorado. The affected area is within mule deer and white-tailed deer overall ranges. The <br /> northern area of the site near the Gunnison River is within otter overall range. No migration <br /> corridors or big game winter ranges are present within the permit area. <br /> 3. Seasonal Use of the Area <br /> Bald eagles make use of the site as winter forage and overall winter range. All other significant <br /> wildlife resources are year-round in their usage. <br /> 4. Presence and Estimated Population of Threatened or <br /> 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. Additionally, critical habitat, critical winter <br /> range, and calving areas will not be affected as these resources are not present within the <br /> Delta Paving Gravel Pit l..l-1 Lewicki Sr Associates <br /> September 2022 <br />