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Sunset Industrial Pit— CPW Comments (0210712023) Page 2 of 3 <br /> Once again, thank you for the opportunity to comment on this project and as such CPW <br /> has the following concerns/ recommendations for the project: <br /> 1. Wildlife Conflict and Collisions with Adiacent Properties <br /> Please refer to CPW's Living with Wildlife-Canada Goose' <br /> Weld County and the Cache la Poudre River are important migration corridors for <br /> migratory birds, such as Canada Geese, Mallards, Sandhill Cranes, Bald Eagles, <br /> and a variety of other species. During the spring and fall migration, large flocks <br /> of waterfowl migrate throughout Weld County, frequently stopping at open fields <br /> and reservoirs to rest for the physically demanding conditions and distances they <br /> fly. <br /> It is common behavior for migrating avian species to stop at productive <br /> agriculture fields and open bodies of water, where predators are relatively <br /> scarce, and crucial habitat is available for resting. Many migratory birds, <br /> especially Ducks and Geese, require open bodies of water during all stages of <br /> their life cycles. <br /> By creating open bodies of water, waterfowl will be attracted year-round to this <br /> site to rest, rear young, and forage on available vegetation within the body of <br /> water and immediate surrounding area. While providing resting and feeding <br /> grounds to wildlife is important for conservation, placing an open water pit <br /> directly next to a municipal airport may increase collisions with landing aircraft, <br /> placing pilots and the airport in danger. <br /> CPW recommends that landscape modifications and/or exclusions and barriers <br /> be put in place to discourage Canada Geese and other waterfowl species from <br /> selecting this site. Where possible, CPW recommends creating barriers on the <br /> shorelines (such as introducing hedges or fencing) to create a physical and visual <br /> barrier between the proposed water reservoir and the shoreline. By dissuading <br /> waterfowl from utilizing the banks of the water storage facility, waterfowl may <br /> avoid selecting the site, thereby decreasing the likelihood of collisions. <br /> Keeping in mind that creating natural vegetation takes time, it is advisable that <br /> temporary fencing be erected. If fencing is created, the fencing should be at <br /> least two (2) feet high and with openings no larger than three by three (30) <br /> inches. <br />