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EXHIBIT H WILDLIFE INFORMATION <br /> 1 . Introduction <br /> Given the location of the Marcovich Mining Resource just south of Fort Lupton, adjacent to the <br /> highway, and surrounded by an abundance of gravel pits and agricultural fields, it is safe to <br /> assume that wildlife habitat fragmentation has already occurred. Colorado Parks and Wildlife <br /> (CPW) habitat and range mapping has been used to develop this wildlife analysis. The CPW will <br /> be consulted as part of the mine permitting process. <br /> 2. Description of Significant Wildlife Resources on the Affected <br /> Land <br /> The affected land is within seasonal and general range of a few non-endangered species. <br /> There are no bald eagle nests within 5,000 feet of the site, but the site is considered part of a <br /> few bald eagle ranges: summer forage, winter forage, and winter concentration. <br /> The affected area is within the mule deer corridor and their severe and normal winter range. The <br /> site is not near any mule deer migration corridors or highway crossings. The site is also within <br /> the white-tailed deer concentration area and winter range. <br /> 3. Seasonal Use of the Area <br /> Bald eagles make use of the site as summer and winter forage, as well as a winter <br /> concentration area. Mule deer and white-tailed deer use the site as winter range. All other <br /> 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 or <br /> immediately surrounding the 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 any species. Nearby lands are also disturbed for <br /> Marcovich Gravel Pit <br /> May 2024 H-1 1111 Lewicki& Associates <br />