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During reclamation activities, inlet and outlet facilities for the reservoir will be designed and <br /> installed once the operational criteria of the proposed reservoir have been identified by an end <br /> user. <br /> Reclamation Measures/Materials Handling <br /> Backfilling will be done to provide stabilized shorelines around the reservoir and to minimize <br /> erosion. The backfill material will consist of gravel, overburden, clay, and topsoil. There will not <br /> be known toxic or hazardous materials in the backfill material. Additionally, it is not likely that acid <br /> forming or toxic materials will be encountered during mining. The mining will not leave high walls <br /> on the property. In addition, there will be no auger holes, excavations, or shafts left on the <br /> property. <br /> Topsoil will be placed to finalize the grading such that seeding can occur. The topsoil will be <br /> placed at all disturbed areas and on the mining slope to an elevation matching the expected <br /> reservoir water level. <br /> Topsoiling <br /> Approximately the top six inches of soil on the property ig classified as topsoil. This layer includes <br /> the root zone of grasses and crops, which will be stripped and stockpiled separately. By using <br /> concurrent reclamation techniques, the topsoil is not expected to remain in stockpiles for more <br /> than one to five years. If the stockpile remains more than one growing season, it will be seeded <br /> with a fast-growing vegetative cover to prevent erosion. All topsoil will be retained on-site to <br /> reclaim the reservoir shoreline, and other areas disturbed by mining activities. Where required, <br /> topsoil will be replaced to a depth of twelve inches. <br /> Revegetation <br /> As mining operations are completed, areas for reclamation will be graded and shaped for <br /> revegetation. Runoff or excess water from adjacent areas will not be allowed to flow over slopes <br /> being graded and seeded. If needed, berms or channels will be constructed to divert excess water <br /> and convey it in a safe and non-erosive manner. <br /> For disturbed areas, the reclamation plan includes re-vegetating with appropriate seed mixes to <br /> minimize erosion and re-establish natural terrain. The seed mixture below was selected as <br /> recommended by the DRMS for this climate zone (Dryland Quick Establishment, elevation less <br /> than 8,000 feet). Reservoir side slopes below the anticipated reservoir water level will not be <br /> seeded. The proposed seed mix is shown in the following table. <br /> IHC Scott,Inc. <br /> J&T Consulting,Inc. Bernhardt Sand and Gravel Pit <br /> DRMS 112 Permit Application <br />