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~2. for <br />MINE. ..~ WILDLIFE STATEMENT/EVALUAI~~N~evised) <br />The following information pertaining [o wildlife is provided for use by Mined Land <br />Reclamation Board in their consideration of a mining permit for: <br />83rd Joint Venture/83rd J.V. Resource - Sand and Gravel Sz. Sec 12, T6N, R66W, Weld Co. <br />Name/Type and Location of Mine (Legal) <br />Wildlife Species list: <br />Deer, rabbits, skunk, raccoon, dove, pheasant, magpie, raptors, waterfowl and numerous <br />small mammals and seasonal songbirds. <br />Endangered/critical species/impacted: <br />No known threatened or endangered species <br />Critical. habitats/vegetative communities impacted: <br />NA <br />~. <br />Assessment of impact: <br />This area is in a mix of residential/industrial development as well as some agriculture. <br />It is situated in a wedge shape between a railroad and a much traveled street, as a <br />result wildlife use is very much restricted. <br />Mine Reclamation recommendations (include key species/habitats for which restoration <br />is designed). <br />We concur with the reclamation plan as stated in the application. The wildlife statement <br />indicates that it "does not propose to create wildlife habitat". This may be true <br />but it also states that two lakes will 6e created with a total of 67.1 acres of water, <br />which will invariably attract waterfowl and shore birds. If lawns are planted in the <br />residential, area, waterfowl will appropriate them as grazing and resting areas, with the <br />consequence of droppings to clutter the area. <br />for limited impact and select regular mine applications <br />T <br />~G~FcF~~F <br />.~ D <br />Prepared gy: <br />Date: G / Z ,~ <br />-TT <br />Date: <br />Submitted By: V <br />This statement is void if not processed within 1 year. <br />This analysis does not constitute approval of application. <br />Paee 2 of 2 <br />