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EXHIBIT H WILDLIFE INFORMATION <br /> 1 . Introduction <br /> Wildlife habitat fragmentation has already occurred at the Lockhart Pit due to the long-term <br /> presence of mining, agriculture, and US 40. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) habitat and <br /> range mapping has been used to develop this wildlife analysis. The CPW will be consulted as <br /> part of the county and amendment permitting processes. <br /> 2. Description of Significant Wildlife Resources on the Affected <br /> Land <br /> Small animals such as rodents and small birds reside on the dryland terraces on and near the <br /> site. The overall area is used by deer, elk, mountain lion, bear, and other common mountain <br /> species of Colorado. There is one potentially active bald eagle nests within one mile of the site <br /> according to CPW data, but no known nest has been identified within 1/2-mile of the expansion <br /> area. <br /> 3. Seasonal Use of the Area <br /> All significant wildlife resources are year-round in their usage. <br /> 4. Presence and Estimated Population of Threatened or <br /> Endangered Species <br /> No federally listed threatened and endangered species and/or habitat were identified on the <br /> affected land. <br /> 5. Effect of Proposed Operation on Existing Wildlife <br /> Impacts on wildlife use from the proposed project would include direct temporary elimination of <br /> potential habitat within the affected area during mining, and temporary localized displacement <br /> associated with additional noise and lighting from the proposed project. This localized loss of <br /> habitat would not disrupt regional migration or significant movement patterns and would not <br /> threaten the overall health and viability of a species. Additionally, critical habitat, critical winter <br /> range, and calving areas will not be affected as these resources are not present within the <br /> affected area. Nearby lands are also disturbed for various uses, and as such the Lockhart Pit <br /> expansion will not be of a significant impact on area wildlife habitat. <br /> Lockhart Pit <br /> March 2024 H-1 Lewicki&Associates <br />