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There are several existing roads in the area,and the CDOW recommends improving existing roads and using <br /> 410 those to access the mine sites versus creating new roads. This would help to minimize habitat fragmentation as , <br /> well as disturbance to existing wildlife. <br /> With the increased human activity at the JD-8 Mine,the spread and control of noxious weeds becomes a concern <br /> for wildlife. Invasive plants endanger the ecosystem by disturbing natural processes and jeopardizing the survival <br /> of native plants and the wildlife that depends on them. Colorado law requires that invasive noxious weeds are <br /> managed and controlled through standard weed maintenance and controls. We recommend that Cotter <br /> Corporation continually control noxious weeds near the mine site on any and all roads used. <br /> The Dolores River contains three BLM-designated Sensitive Species of fish that are also of great concern to <br /> DOW: bluehead sucker, flannehriouth sucker,and roundtail chub. These species are declining and are sensitive to • <br /> any additional water depletions or changes in water quality in the Dolores River Basin. If any water is necessary <br /> for mining operations, please contact the BLM and the CDOW to discuss how to manage your operations to <br /> provide adequate protection for these species. <br /> Thank you again for the opportunity to comment on the proposed JD-8 Mine. Please contact the Bureau of Land <br /> Management and the CDOW to identify suitable off-site habitat enhancement projects to mitigate for direct and <br /> indirect losses of big game severe winter range habitat. Our field personnel are available to assist you with <br /> designing these projects and selecting a location with the highest potential for success. <br /> If you have further questions please contact myself or District Wildlife Manager Tony Bonacquista at(970)864- <br /> 7109. <br /> Sincerely <br /> qlli-- .......zsu------ _Q .1r ,.,e.. 8(2-O . <br /> Renzo DelPiccolo . <br /> Area Wildlife Manager <br /> 2300 South Townsend Ave. <br /> Montrose, CO. 81401 <br /> 970-252-6010 <br /> Cc: Tony Bonacquista-District Wildlife Manager,Tom Spezze-Southwest Region Manager,Russ Means- <br /> Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, Montrose County Clerk and Recorder • <br /> • <br /> • <br />