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r i EXHIBIT "C" (CON'T) STATE OF COLORADO ud.N D. Vw~. Oevreer DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WILDLIFE Jaek R. Orlab, DlreMOr 8080 Broadway Denver, Colorado 80276 826-1192 November 22, 1976 P, 0, Box 788 Montrose, CO 81401 Mr. Sam Hoffman % Sunflower Energy Suite 228, 770 Grant Denver, CO 80203 Deer Mr. Hoffman: The fallowing comments are being made in reference to your proposed mining activities on Hubbard Creek in Section 2, R 91 W, T 13 5, NMPM, This area lies well within the hounds of critical deer end elk winter range. As a result, any loss of existing vegetation will result in e direct negative effect on the animals involved. In addition, the in- creased human activity associated with the operation will directly effect these wildlife not only at the project location but also along the access route. Such activities normally result in behavioral changes which in effect cause a loss of habitat which varies in size depending on the vege- tative type and amount of cover. Many other species of wildlife, including small game end upland game birds, utilize this area to varying degrees throughout the year. These also include an occasional bald or golden eagle. All will be effected if not directly, indirectly, primarily by the increased amount of human activity resulting from the project and the access road. Considering the entire scope of the project, the overall effect on the existing wildlife populations will be minimal. However, this project, in association with numerous other similar projects, produce a combined effect which will ultimately he detrimental to the future wildlife po- tentials in the area. Sincerel .: ,,~ /' ,,~. Hal Burdick Wildlife Biologist HB:mg DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, Harris Sherman, Executive Director • WILDLIFE COMMISSION, Vernon C. Williams, Chairman Thomas Farley, Vice Chairman Sam Caudill, Secretary • Jean K. Tool, Member • Roger Clark, Member Jay K. Childress, Member • Dean Hull, Member Deen Sunle, Member