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in or near any of the raptor nest site. No Bald or Golden Eagles are known to nest or roost in or <br /> near the area. No CPW mapped buffer zones are located within the SMR project area. <br /> General Effects <br /> Mine construction and subsequent mining activities could displace individual wildlife. Similar habitat <br /> is in the vicinity, but the area already has considerable human activity with City of Evans to the <br /> North and the Town of La Salle to East and scattered residences with farms in all directions. State <br /> Highway 85 is two miles northeast of the permit boundary and traffic is audible from the highway. <br /> Inspection of the SMR area, ASCI has determined that some migratory birds may utilize the SMR area. <br /> These birds are protected under the MBTA and killing, or possession of these birds is prohibited. <br /> Generally, the active nesting season for most migratory birds in this region of Colorado occurs <br /> between April 1 and August 31. Any future land use changes that occur on the SMR area to remove <br /> vegetation during the active nesting season shall first ensure that active nests are not disturbed. <br /> Raptor nest sites are further protected by the CPW. The CPW has established recommended buffer <br /> zones and seasonal activity restrictions for a variety of Colorado raptors. No active raptor nests <br /> were observed and no CPW mapped buffer zones are located within the SMR area. <br /> Any future project which may be water related or determined to be a water depletion to the South <br /> Platte River Basin may be considered an adverse effect to water depletion species. The SMR <br /> area does not contain the specific habitat characteristics necessary to support the species <br /> affected by water depletions to the South Platte River. The species do not occur within the <br /> survey area therefore the proposed project and any future land use change will not directly <br /> and adversely affect the continued existence of available habitat for the species. It is assumed <br /> herein that proper augmentation plans are in place and the project will not result in a water <br /> depletion and therefore not be considered an adverse effect to these species. <br /> Upon review of species identified as State endangered or threatened, protected by the CPW under <br /> Colorado Statute, no species are potentially present within the Stiles Mining Resource area. No <br /> individuals or habitat for federal or state listed threatened and endangered species would be impacted <br /> by any future land use changes. <br /> H.\Pits HBP Plants\EVANS\Evans Mining Resource\Exh H Wildlife\EXHIBIT H Wildlife Information DRAFT.docx <br />