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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: m-1984-108 <br />INSPECTION DATE: 8/3/04 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS GRM <br />This inspection was conducted as.part of the normal monitoring program established by the Colorado Division of <br />Minerals and Geology. The Olathe Pit is a 110c permitted site located south of Olathe, Colorado on County Road <br />59.00. Judy DeVincentis, representative for Western Gravel was present for the inspection. <br />The mine identification sign and affected area boundary markers are in place and in compliance with Rule 3.1.12. <br />The sign is located at the main entrance to the permit azea. The permit is in•egulaz shaped with 2 square pazcels <br />being connected by a 24' haul road. Some t-post were noted and the boundaries were easily distinguishable. <br />The north pit area is in full reclamation. Slopes appear to be 3:1 and 5:1 in one area. Cattails and willows were <br />noted along the banks. (Photos 1,2) Additionally, grasses along the banks were noted which included wheatgrasses, <br />Indian rice grass and bromes. Density and diversity of the vegetation is very good. Estimated ground cover in this <br />azea is 80%. Several bass and other fish were observed in the pond. The only issue is a heavy infestation of <br />knapweed in the azea along the southem permit boundary of the north section. The operator has been aggressive in <br />treating the weeds, but infestations outside the permit boundary make eradication very difficult. Evidence of the <br />treatment program is dead and stressed knapweed plants amongst health new recruits. (Photo 3) It would be in the <br />operator's best interest to hit the knapweed very hard with herbicides in the fall and spring, then seek a release of <br />this azea from the permit azea as soon thereafter as possible. Staff advises that it maybe worth contacting the <br />landowner to discuss a joint program for fighting the infestation outside the boundaries. <br />The southern pit is still currently in use. Slopes in this azea are primarily 1:1 as no reclamation has been initiated. <br />(Photo 4) Water comes up to approximately 3 feet of the surrounding grade within the pit and maybe 15 feet deep at <br />its highest point. Within this area, there are also knapweed infestations that are coming in from outside the permit <br />boundaries. No equipment was noted at the site at this time, but tracks showed recent activities of some kind. <br />No erosion, sedimentation or storm water issues were noted. All disturbances appear to be within the approved <br />permit boundaries. <br />No issues aze noted at this time. The current bond is set at $8,167.00, which was recalculated in December of 1999. <br />Staff will review the bond within the next 30 days and take into account the area already reclaimed and current <br />conditions of the disturbed areas. <br />Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Russ Means at the Division of Minerals and Geology, Grand Junction <br />Field Office, 101 South 3rd Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, phone no. 970-241-1117. <br />I & E Contact Address cc: <br />^ CE <br />NAME: Judv DeVincentis ^ BL <br />OPERATOR: Western Gravel. Inc. ^ FS <br />STREET: 3001 Townsend Ave. ^ HW <br />CITY/STATE2IP: Montrose. CO 81401 ^ HMWMD (CH) <br />^ WOCD (CH) <br />^ OTHER <br />