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service offices. All surface water should be diverted away from the re-vegetated slopes to a <br />point where it can safely flow down slopes without the potential of serious soil erosion. <br />Weeds in the re-vegetated areas will need to be controlled by mowing until grasses are <br />established, usually the first four years after planting for native species. Again, the applicant <br />should coordinate weed control with Kelly iJhing with the Adams County Cooperative <br />Extension. <br />Surface and Subsurface Water <br />The West Adams Conservation District, along with others in the azea, is concerned about the <br />overall loss of water resources, both surface and subsurface, due to mining operations such as <br />this. There aze concerns relative to the effect this mining operation may have on underground <br />aquifers in the region. If a slurry wall or lining is planned to seal the reservoir, what will be the <br />impacts of any water "shadowing effects" downstream of the reservoir? There are numerous <br />wetlands downstream of the proposed mining operation on the adjacent South Platte River and <br />on tributaries to the river. What will be the short and long-term impacts to these existing <br />wetlands? What will be the long-term, annual evaporative water loss from the reservoir? <br />The MRCS and West Adams Conservation District welcome the opportunity to review and <br />comment on this proposed mining and reclamation permit amendment. Should you have <br />questions, the NRCS can be reached at 303-659-7004. <br />Sincerely, <br />~2~ <br />Jan Frit Ken Koebel <br />District Conservationist Conservation Technician <br />