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Banks and Gesso, LLC <br />This area is not known as a major deer or elk habitat, and although some recreational <br />opportunity exists here, hunter success is low. This area does support a viable deer and <br />elk population, which is likely limited by the availability of both yearlong and winter <br />ranges. Human encroachment limits ranges available for big game, and private property <br />restricts hunter access. <br />Although bighorn sheep are observed along Highway 6, most of these observations <br />occur west of Highway 119. <br />Impacts to Laroe Herbivores <br />Development of the quarry will temporarily remove small areas of deer and elk habitat. <br />In addition to loss of minor segments of habitat, big game animals will also be subject to <br />displacement caused by mining activities. No measurable impacts to deer, elk, or <br />bighorn sheep populations will result from this quarry. <br />Carnivores <br />Communities that afford diversity in small mammal and bird populations also have <br />diverse carnivore populations (Table 2). Black bear are not listed in Table 2 but could be <br />present. <br />Impacts on Carnivore Populations <br />The larger carnivores listed in Table 2 will likely not be impacted by mining activities. <br />These predators range over large areas, and the small, site-specific reductions in habitat <br />during mining will not impact them. <br />The smaller carnivores will experience small population reductions. These reductions <br />will be associated both with direct habitat alterations and indirect effects from reduced <br />small mammal and bird, prey populations. There should be no long-term residual <br />impacts to these animals following reclamation. <br />Clear Creek District Water Providers, LLC October 25, 2004 <br />MMRR Quarry 21 03047 <br />