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IN 1VLY ^[T L^ i0 <br /> <br />United States Department of the Interi~ECEIVED 3500 <br />BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT <br />aoX 92a <br />Meeker, Colorado 81641 <br />l..... <br />(~R 1 6 1s7s <br /> <br />April 12, 1979 <br />Mr. Terry Schulz <br />Northern Coal Company <br />Suite 1080 <br />720 So. Colorado Boulevard <br />Deaver, Colorado 80222 <br />Dear Mr. Schulz; <br />This letter is in response to your request for additional information <br />concerning the bald eagle situation at the Rienau No. 2 mine. <br />Bald eagles roost in cottonwoods along the White River and hunt in areas <br />up to 30 miles away from their roost site. Observations indicate that <br />bald eagles infrequently hunt in the open areas along Curtis Creek, with <br />the majority of this use occurring on Loner Curtis Creek from the canyon <br />` • mouth (T.2N., R.93W., Sec. 32, approximately one mile south of Rineau ~f2) <br />south to the White River. The steep topography and dense vegetation around <br />the mining Brea does not provide optimum hunting areas for this species. <br />With the infrequent eagle use in the vicinity of this mice, it is speculated <br />that mining activities will not adversely impact the bald eagles in this area. <br />Sincerely, <br />B. Curtis Smith <br />Area Manager <br />White River Resource Area <br />.` <br />Save Energy and You Serve America! <br />0-5 <br />.. _ ~ - <br />