Laserfiche WebLink
<br /> <br />London Mountain Clean Up <br />July 2025 H-1 <br /> <br /> <br />Exhibit H Wildlife Information <br />This section has been developed using the CPW wildlife mapping service and information on the <br />threatened and endangered species both federally and within the state. MineWater maintained ongoing <br />communication with CPW throughout the permitting process for the original London Mine 110D, and <br />CPW conducted a site visit on 10/20/2023 to assess on-site wildlife conditions. The successful London <br />Mine110D permit includes comprehensive wildlife protection measures detailed in Exhibit U Section <br />(18) (found in Appendix 1), which outline specific actions taken to ensure no impacts to wildlife or loss <br />of wildlife habitat. A wildlife statement was obtained for the London Mine 110D, and a new statement <br />will be obtained for the London Mountain Cleanup 112D. Importantly, the London Mine 110D area <br />remains completely unaltered by this conversion application, and the proven wildlife protection <br />measures from the successful 110D permit will continue unchanged. MineWater looks forward to <br />building upon this established success while working with CPW to ensure continued wildlife safety <br />throughout the London Mountain Clean Up. <br />Various species make use of or potentially make use of the site based on historical and ongoing <br />operations, as well as the CPW map. Various species of bats are known to reside in the caves and/or <br />mines in the surrounding area. Typical subalpine forest species such as bears, deer, elk, various birds, <br />moose, mountain lions, and various mountain rodents are likely to frequent the site and surroundings. <br />1. Description of Significant Wildlife Resources <br />The Affected Area comprises subalpine habitat within the California Gulch region. The area supports <br />several significant game species including elk (Cervus canadensis), mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus), <br />and black bear (Ursus americanus). The property's diverse terrain, including forested sections, rocky <br />outcrops, and open areas, provides habitat for numerous small mammals such as yellow-bellied <br />marmots (Marmota flaviventris), snowshoe hares (Lepus americanus), and American pika (Ochotona <br />princeps). Notable bird species include the Northern goshawk (Accipiter gentilis), Clark's nutcracker <br />(Nucifraga columbiana), and mountain chickadee (Poecile gambeli). The site includes potential <br />breeding habitat for broad-tailed hummingbirds (Selasphorus platycercus) and white-crowned sparrows <br />(Zonotrichia leucophrys). <br />2. Seasonal Use of the Area by Wildlife <br />Wildlife utilization of the property follows distinct seasonal patterns. During spring (April-May), the area <br />serves as migration habitat for various bird species returning to breeding grounds. Elk begin moving <br />into the area in late spring, with calving occurring from mid-May through June. Summer months (June- <br />August) represent peak wildlife activity, with resident birds nesting, small mammals actively foraging, <br />and big game species utilizing the area for forage and cover. Black bears increase their presence <br />during late summer and fall (August-October) when foraging activity intensifies before winter denning. <br />Winter use (November-March) decreases significantly, with many species moving to lower elevations.