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being graded and seeded. If needed, berms or channels will be constructed to divert excess <br /> water 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. A proper seedbed is firm and free of <br /> competing vegetation. Correct firmness is when an adult footprint is only slightly visible on the <br /> prepared bed prior to the seeding operation. The seedbed can be firmed, if needed, by pulling a <br /> commercial or homemade packer or roller. A firm seedbed is essential for proper seeding depth <br /> prior to using the mechanical seeder or broadcasting seed. Apply seed evenly in two <br /> intersecting directions. Rake in lightly. Apply seed at the vendor's recommended bulk seed <br /> rate/acre according to the quantity of PLS contained in their bulk seed to achieve the specified <br /> PLS/acre rate utilizing a mechanical seeder. Where access is limited and seed is applied by <br /> hand broadcasting, apply the seed mix at twice the PLS rate per acre and rake in once <br /> broadcasting in completed. Do not seed areas in excess of that which can be mulched on same <br /> day. Do not sow immediately following rain, when ground is too dry, or when winds are over 10 <br /> mph. Immediately following seeding, apply mulch to thickness of 1/4 inch. <br /> The seed mixture below was selected as recommended by the DRMS for this climate zone <br /> (Dryland Quick Establishment, elevation less than 8,000 feet). Reservoir side slopes below the <br /> anticipated reservoir water level will not be seeded. The proposed seed mix is shown in the <br /> following table. <br /> Reclamation and Temporary Stockpile Seed Mix <br /> I Seed Species Scientific Name Application Rate* <br /> Mix (#PLS/acre) <br /> Intermediate Wheatgrass Thinopyrum intermedium 2.50 <br /> Slender Wheatgrass Elymus trachycaulus, 2.00 <br /> Grasses Pubescent Wheatgrass Thinopyrum intermedium 3.00 <br /> Russian Wildrye Psathyrostachys juncea 3.00 <br /> Western Wheatgrass Pascoprum smithii 2.00 <br /> Sand Dropseed Sporobolus cryptandrus 0.25 <br /> *Application rate is for drilling the seed. If seed is to be broadcast, the application rate will <br /> be doubled. <br /> The seed mix for final reclamation as described above does not require fertilizer per the <br /> information provided by the DRMS. The seeded areas will be covered with dead crop litter from <br /> sorghum or milo crop forage, or with straw mulch at a rate of 2,000 pounds per acre. Ideal <br /> seeding dates for Colorado are November 1 to May 1, when the soil is not frozen. Grasses <br /> should be seeded when soil moisture and temperature are optimum for germination. Grasses <br /> are designated either "cool" or "warm" season based on their growth cycle. Cool-season <br /> grasses can be planted when temperatures are cooler and day lengths are short. Warm-season <br /> grasses need warmer temperatures and longer day lengths to grow. Refer to Weld County's <br /> seeding recommendations as a resource for time frames outside of the ideal seeding times at <br /> www.weld.gov/Government/Departments/Public-Works/Weed-Management/Controlling- <br /> Weeds/Reseeding. <br /> III Central Colorado Water Conservancy District <br /> a' J&T Consulting,Inc. <br /> Sweet Valley Pit <br /> DRMS 112 Permit Application <br />