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6.4.8 EXHIBIT H -Wildlife Information <br />The following letter from the Division of Wildlife dated May 23, 2005 presents a <br />description of the game and non-game resources on and in the vicinity of the application <br />area, including; <br />1. A description of the significant wildlife resources on the affected land; <br />2. seasonal use of the area; <br />3. the presence and estimated population of threatened or endangered species <br />from either federal or state lists; and <br />4. a description of the general effect during and after the proposed operation on <br />the existing wildlife of the area, including but not limited to temporary and <br />permanent loss of food and habitat, interference with migratory routes, and the <br />general effect on the wildlife from increased human activity, including noise. <br />The Colorado Division of Wildlife concludes: <br />The site does fall within the greater sage grouse brood rearing habitat denoted by the <br />Division of Wildlife's (DOW) WRIS mapping. This critical area for rearing of young sage <br />grouse is of concern to the DOW for furthering the population of this species. Concerns <br />may arise that the steep slopes from the gravel pit may move sediment into this habitat. <br />The noise and activity levels may hinder further use of portions of the habitat as well. <br />The DOW would recommend to limit noise and operations around June and July while <br />birds are utilizing these areas. <br />To address the DOW's concerns, the Applicant will: <br />1. Implement a stormwater management plan to contain sediment within the <br />gravel pit and; <br />2. to limit noise, the Applicant will stockpile material before June and July of each <br />year. The noise generated by the shale pit during June and July will only be <br />loading and hauling stockpiled material. There is no processing (crushing, <br />screening, etc.) of material. <br />