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� r <br /> 4 <br /> EXHIBIT "E" <br /> ' RECLAMATION PLAN <br /> ' Currently, the applicant feels that mining and reclamation operations <br /> will be complete during 1991-1992. At that time, the area should serve as a <br /> ' recreational site that could offer fishing, boating and a water fowl refuge. <br /> Considering the proximity of the affected area to the Colorado River, it is <br /> felt that this use would lend to enhancement of the surrounding environment. <br /> The total mined area amounts to approximately 30.9 acres. The process <br /> area contains 10.8 acres and will not be mined. <br /> 1 Side slopes of the pit area will be graded at a ratio of 3:1 (horizontal <br /> vs vertical) or less. The floor of the pit will be left irregular and the <br /> water depth varied to foster an acceptable aquatic habitat. All existing trash <br /> ' including brush, slash and all other refuse will be hauled away. However, any <br /> debris that can be placed at the bottom of the pit to improve the aquatic habitat <br /> will be retained. <br /> I <br /> Once the pit is exhausted and reclamation grading complete, the dewatering <br /> will cease and the water table will be permitted to return to its natural elevation. <br /> The depth of the lake is expected to be 35 - 40 feet. <br /> ' Native overburden will be spread on sloped areas as required to a depth of <br /> 6 to 12 inches until stork piled supplies are exhausted. <br /> t The final slope fran the high water elevation to the desired ground level <br /> shall be graded to a maximum of 3:1. All exposed reseedable areas above the high <br /> water line will be reseeded as recommended by the staff of the Mined Land Reclama- <br /> tion Board. <br /> The seeded areas will be cultivated prior to planting and fertilized at a <br /> ' rate specified by the Soil Conservation Service, if required. <br /> At this time the applicant plans to mine phases one thru four with the <br /> remaining area to be used as a process area. The process area will not be mined. <br /> ' Seeding and revegetation efforts will begin within two years after each phase has <br /> been mined out. Pit slopes will be graded as previously mentioned concurrently <br /> with mining operations. It is anticipated that intrinsic soil and moisture <br /> conditions will promote rapid growth at the time revegetation efforts are started. <br /> In order to prevent soil erosion, all stock piles will be graded and contoured <br /> to minimize potential damage from storm runoff. Natural drainage ways will also <br /> be contoured to prevent soil erosion problems. <br /> The revegetation of the affected land will be carried out under the recam- <br /> ' mendations of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board. <br /> 1 <br /> I <br /> ' 6 <br />