2025-01-14_PERMIT FILE - M2025003

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6.3.2 EXHIBIT B Site Description The Russell Gulch Reclamation Project (RGRP)will be located on the East Leavenworth Lode Claim (approx. 4 acres), along Virginia Canyon Road. The elevation of the site is approximately 9,200 ft. The parcel is three-quarters of a mile West of Central City Pkwy. Less than 1.5 acres of surface disturbance is planned, which includes an interior road installation and site grading, both will be long term value adds for the property. The land cover is a mix of existing mine working piles (approx. 25%), evergreen forest (>65%), and herbaceous(<10%). The Soils in the reclamation area are Arents dump mine complex, rock outcrop and resort- cathedral complex/ The NRCS web soil survey and soil series descriptions are provided herein. On site, there are no visible steep slopes, faults or drainage other than on tailings piles. There are no streams, springs, lakes, stock water ponds, ditches, reservoirs and aquifers that would receive drainage directly from the affected area. The only permanent man-made structures within 200ft of the affected area is Virginia Canyon Road which is maintained by Gilpin County Public Works. No other structures are within 200 ft of the parcels' perimeter. An access/driveway/culvert permit was issued to the project by Public Works on November 14'1', 2024 (included in this application). The East Leavenworth Claim is not located in a conservation district, per data identified at Colorado Association of Conservation Districts. This has been discussed with DRMS and cross checked at the following sources: - https://www.coloradoacd.org/conservation-districts.htm - https://ag.colorado.gov/conservation/csch Storm water run-off from the road leading from the main road to the reclamation circuit will be directed via waddles and ditches as to ensure any/all drainage silts remain on private property and do not impact the city/county road whatsoever. The(RGRP) will have zero impact on the hydrologic balance. The ditches will converge with the culvert and drainage system of Virginia Canyon Road. An interior road is anticipated to be installed and will be permitted through Gilpin County prior to installation. There is no surface water on the property. Neither surface nor groundwater will be encountered, intercepted or impacted and the circuit does not discharge process water. To that end, in no way will the (RGRP) have any effect on roads, roadside ditches, existing landscape or structures.