2022-12-29_PERMIT FILE - M2022048

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12/29/22,9:21 AM State.co.us Executive Branch Mail-Re: Notice of Application Consideration for Permit:M2022048 i 12 N \ ■ o Riparian areas and wetlands are one of the most limiting habitats in Colorado and can serve many wildlife species over the course of the year. Therefore, avoiding the removal of riparian vegetation (e.g., cottonwood gallery) is imperative to this corridor. o Please conduct raptor/songbird surveys if any removed trees (or other vegetation)will occur between April 1 to August 31 (unless a raptor listed in this document is observed that has a different nesting date). o If prairie dog colonies will be impacted, please complete a Burrowing Owl survey if habitat disturbance dates occurs between March 15 to August 31. • MINIMIZATION o The control of noxious weeds is also of importance to CPW to ensure proper revegetation of disturbed soils and through the development of a noxious weed management plan before initiating construction activities. The revegetation of disturbed areas and control of invasive weed species are important components of the project, and it is critically important that the site be restored back to the native plant community that currently exists on site. CPW prefers that native vegetation be retained on-site during the operational lifespan of the project, both as potential habitat for wildlife and to ensure successful reclamation of the project area, as noxious weeds could spread to adjacent habitats outside the project area. CPW recommends that our mule deer seed mixes are used (with landowner approval). o During open pit or open trench mining operations, CPW recommends backfilling escape ramps in areas where steep slopes occur. Escape ramps will allow wildlife to safely exit an open pit or trench if they become entrapped. o CPW is concerned for the safety of Mule Deer and White-tailed Deer in the area for the proposed project. CPW recommends that if fencing (project perimeter or internal) is erected, either during or after the project, it should be the type that would allow the free passage of wildlife. Fencing plans should avoid using woven wire-type fences that will trap or prevent the movement of wildlife. CPW recommends the use of three or four-strand smooth-wire fencing with a bottom strand height of 17 inches above ground level and a maximum top strand height of 42 inches above ground level, along with the installation of double stays between posts. I've cc'd the local District Wildlife Manager(Michael Grooms) if he wanted to add anything further? Otherwise, please forward these concerns to the applicant, and either they or you can contact us with further questions about these comments. Regards, https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/?ik=6a342bf343&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f°/o3Al 753508363207407606%7Cmsg-f%3Al 753508363207... 2/3