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This statement describes the gemerel effect of the operation both during and after mining on wildlife In <br />the area, <br />Due of the sparce nature of vegetation and lack of any substamiel cover, witdlNe habatat is limited within <br />the mineral extradlon area. Because of this, impacts to wildlife is anticipated to be minimal There are <br />no know seasonal migatory routes that crosses the operation. The most important wildlife habitat area m <br />the wcinty of the site is ad~acenl to the banks of the Colorado River. Information obtained from on site <br />Investigations indicate Ihat the extragion area is, or could be populated by, some degree of variety of <br />animal species incudmg but not limited to the following: <br />GAME SPECIES <br />Mule Deer <br />h~ r . <br />Desert Cottentail Rabbit <br /> . R9f~IN8d <br />NON-GAME SPECIES: <br />Coyote <br />~ ~ ~ ~ <br />House Mouse <br />White Tailed Pralne Dog <br />MISC. Lizards Orond Junction Field U <br />Misc. Songbirds pivlslon of Mmue1~ w G~ <br />ENDANGERED/CRITICAL SPECIES. <br />The potential for endangered fish exist in the Colorado River Inducting: Pike Minnow, Humpback <br />Chub, and Razorback Sucker. <br />The establishment of a lake as part of the post mining land use will enhance wildlife oppoliunties, <br />partlculary For aquedic, songbird, and Insects. <br />