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open water habitat within and near the proposed permit area, shore birds and waterfowl are not <br /> likely to be present. <br /> It could be expected that most mammals common or abundant in eastern Larimer County would <br /> be found near or within the proposed permit area. Smaller mammals that might be found at the <br /> proposed project site might include house mice, voles, gophers, rabbits, raccoons, and skunks. <br /> Some of the larger mammals could include both mule and white tailed deer, coyote, and fox. <br /> The mining and reclamation activities may disturb some of the wildlife within the proposed <br /> permit area and adjacent area. However, the activities will be confined to specific areas and total <br /> disturbance at one time will be limited. Impacts to wildlife following reclamation will be <br /> minimal. <br /> After removal of the gravels and the creation of a basin within the mine pit, wildlife habitat could <br /> be better on the bottom of the pit where vegetation growth may be more abundant. Grading of <br /> the mine pit could potentially create better vegetation growth conditions and an increase in <br /> wildlife utilization. However, water availability will still be a limiting factor. <br /> 5J Pit <br /> DRMS 112 Permit Application Page 19 <br />