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MINED LA~WILDLIFE STATEMENT/EVALUA~N (Revised) <br />for limited impact and select regular mine applications <br />The following information pertaining to wildlife is provided for <br />use by Mined Land Reclamation Board in their consideration of a <br />mining permit for: <br />Calhan Clay Pit; E1 Paso County; T12S-R62W-SE1/4S8 & SW1/459 <br />Name/Type and Location of Mine (Legal) <br />Wildlife Species List: Red-Tailed Hawk, Swainson's Hawk, Rough- <br />legged Hawk, Prairie Falcon, Pronghorn, Mule Deer, Coyote, <br />Songbirds, Shorebirds, & Waterfowl. <br />Endangered/Critical Species/impacted: Possibly Mountain Plover <br />(Federal Category 2 Candidate Species) otherwise none known. <br />Critical Habitats/Vegetative Communities Impacted: A 1-2 acre <br />wetland is located in the SW1/4 of Section 9 and has wetland <br />associated plants including cattails, willows, and other aquatic <br />emergent species. Several larger willows are associated with the <br />drainage that runs north/south in the northeast portion of the <br />property in Section 8. The remainder of the property can be <br />characterized as shortgrass prairie. <br />Assessment of impact: With proper setbacks from wetland and <br />riparian habitats and proper reclamation the impacts to wildlife <br />and wildlife habitats should be minimal. These habitats are <br />uncommon in eastern E1 Paso County and provide valuable habitat for <br />numerous wildlife species. We recommend that active mining and <br />access remain clear of riparian and wetland habitats. Proper <br />measures should be taken to limit exposure of soil to wind and <br />water erosion, and to minimize increasing sediment loads into <br />existing drainages. Mining and reclamation should be phased to <br />minimize the amount of disturbed and impacted lands. <br />Mine Reclamation Recommendations (include key species/habitats for <br />which restoration is designed): All measures, including the use of <br />setbacks, to minimize impacts tc riparian and c•~etland areas and <br />vegetation should be taken. If loss of trees is unavoidable <br />replacement of 3 trees replaced 1 tree lost is recommended. <br />Mining and reclamation should be phased to minimize the acreage of <br />disturbed land at any one time. Topsoil should be stockpiled in <br />upland areas and seeded to prevent erosion if left in place for <br />longer than six months. Revegetation should utilize native species <br />of grasses and forbs present on the site prior to mining. The site <br />should be fenced to exclude livestock grazing until adequate <br />vegetative cover is established and the site has been successfully <br />reclaimed. <br />Prepared By: Lyle Sidener, DWM Date: 03/22/93 <br />Submitted By: Dave Lovell, Wildlife Biologist Date: 03/23/93 <br />This statement is void if not processed within 1 year. <br />This analysis does not constitute approval of application. <br />Page 2 of 2. <br />