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<br />SHIPPS PIT - WELD COUNTY <br />EXHIBIT E: RECLAMATION PLAN <br />The area where we have our present operation located has been utilized <br />as a gravel source for several years by the Department and private <br />contractors. <br />It appears the only gravel removed has been taken from the creek, as we <br />are presently doing with our operation. The creek tends to reclaim <br />itself with silt and gravel carried by runoff water filling the <br />excavation. The area we are using as a plant and stockpile site is <br />covered by gravel with no visible topsoil. Apparently, over the years, <br />the topsoil was either utilized in gravel production or has been <br />contaminated with gravel. <br />As our operation expands into areas within the permitted area that have <br />overburden, the top 0.3 foot, approximately, will be stripped and <br />stockpiled. At the completion of our operation, or as an area of <br />sufficient size for reclamation becomes available, we will spread the <br />stockpiled overburden on the backslopes of the pit where we excavated. <br />As stated above the creek channel tends to reclaim itself. Any excess <br />overburden not utilized in gravel production will also be saved for use <br />in reclamation. This material could be spread over portions of the <br />present plant and stockpile area designated by the owner. <br />All areas which we cover with overburden will then be seeded, fertilized, <br />and mulched in accordance with the attached seeding plan. The plan is <br />based on recommendations from the U. S. Soil Conservation Service and is <br />aimed at returning the area to its present use as dryland pasture. <br />After seeding the area will be fenced until the grass is established. <br />The permit area will be left in a neat condition with all backslopes <br />no steeper than 2:1. <br />Haul from the area to the county roads is done over the owners private <br />road. This road will be left in place for the owners use. <br />The following is the seeding, fertilizing, and mulching plan to be used <br />for the Shipps Pit. <br />