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COLORADO <br /> Parks and Wildlife <br /> " Department of Natural Resources <br /> Montrose Service Center <br /> 2300 S. Town,,end Avenue <br /> Montrose, CO 31401 <br /> p 970.252.6000 1 F 970.252.6053 <br /> May 2, 2022 <br /> Buckhorn Engineering, Attn: Dan Quigley <br /> 222 S. Park Ave. Montrose, CO 81401 <br /> RE: Thompson Pit <br /> Dear Mr. Quigley, <br /> Thank you for the opportunity to provide input on the proposed Thompson Pit in Montrose County, <br /> located approximately 2.2 miles west of the town of Olathe. This letter is in response to your request <br /> for comments on April 27r", 2022. <br /> One of our Goals at Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is to provide complete and timely information to <br /> all entities who request comment on matters within our statutory authority and our mission, which is to <br /> perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide <br /> enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future <br /> generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources. <br /> District Wildlife Manager (DWM) Natalie Renneker performed a site visit of the proposed project site on <br /> April 27t", 2022. The property is approximately 121.1 acres, comprised of a mix of cropland and <br /> rangeland, with a small spring running through the center of the property. DWM Renneker observed <br /> signs that the property is being used by a variety of wildlife species, but did not observe any signs of <br /> raptors or species of special concern on the property. There is a small spring, which Buckhorn <br /> Engineering has already identified as "Wildlife Habitat" and does not plan to develop this area <br /> (approximately 39.9 acres). Buckhorn Engineering has also consulted with NRCS on appropriate native <br /> seed mixes for the eventual reclamation of the property. and Mr. Quigley and DWM Renneker also <br /> discussed the removal of existing woven-wire livestock fencing on the property to reduce hazards to <br /> wildlife. <br /> Currently, CPW policy directs our efforts towards proposals that will potentially have high impacts to <br /> wildlife and wildlife habitat. with an emphasis on large acreages, high priority habitats, wildlife <br /> diversity, and effects to species of special concern. At this time, impacts of the development, as <br /> proposed, may be characterized as minimal. This does not mean that the landscape has no value to <br /> wildlife. and CPW applauds the efforts that Buckhorn Engineering has already taken and considered to <br /> mitigate impacts to wildlife. <br /> Again, CPW appreciates the opportunity to comment on this project during the planning phase. If you <br /> have any questions, please contact DWM Natalie Renneker at (970) 209-2371 or via email at <br /> natatie.renneker@state.co.us. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> 11AV— <br /> Natalie Renneker, District Wildlife Manager <br /> I 9 <br /> Da i Prerzlo .��reC'or rni^�; ^rake end�"idhfe•Parks an�'Nrr!dnfe Conr�rss�on .Mann^UcDan,el,Char•Carne Resnette-ia aer,V,ce-Chao v� '-'- " ,� <br /> Manr'-la;kett.>rcrrtan,•Tnrhya,A,i?m7 • ,ctsv 11rcl-a•Charles Ga-aa•Mlas Mav•Dukc PhWips,IV•Luke Schafer•Jav Ttrchton•Eden Vardy <br />