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• i <br />reviewing the design for the stream crossing to ensure that the fisheries resource is protected. In <br />addition, Tallahassee Creek can produce significant flows during high rainfall events. We would <br />strongly encourage DMG review haul road design to ensure it does not contribute significant <br />quantities of sediment to the downstream fisheries. <br />The application indicates that no topsoil placement and subsequent revegetation will occur on the <br />quarry benches. DOW would encourage DMG and the applicant to review this portion of the plan <br />to determine the feasibility for revegetation of the quarry benches. Successfiil revegetation would <br />provide a benefit to wildlife <br />It appears that no sediment controls will be provided for the Granite Quarry. DOW would <br />encourage DMG to examine whether the Granite Quarry has the potential to contribute significant <br />quantities of sediment to Tallahassee Creek and the downstream fishery. If such potential exists, <br />we would recommend that DMG require the applicant to provide sediment control structures as <br />appropriate. <br />Sandstone Quarry <br />The application indicates that an access road across Tallahassee Creek will be constructed to <br />service the Sandstone Quarry. We would offer the same comments with regazd to fisheries <br />protection as suggested previously (see Granite Quarry). <br />General Comments <br />As noted to the applicant during the site visit, Tallahassee Creek through the permit azea is <br />severely degraded. Any efforts to rehabilitate the riparian azea would greatly improve the overall <br />health ofthe environment on the site. If the DOW could be of any assistance in such an effort, <br />please let us know. <br />The Division of Wildlife appreciates the opportunity to provide input on reducing potential <br />wildlife impacts. As always, we look forwazd to continuing our cooperative efforts with DMG in <br />environmental protection. Ifyou have any questions concerning these comments, please give me a <br />call at (719) 561-4909. <br />Sincerely, <br />Chris Kloster <br />Habitat Biologist <br />CDOW; Pueblo <br />cc: Finch, CDOW; Bill Fehr, Agile Stone; Goforth, CDOW; Desilet, CDOW <br />