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Page 3 <br />Adherence to these guidelines will help avoid the unnecessary take of migratory birds and the <br />possible need for law enforcement action. <br />The mine reclamation plan seems to be adequate so long as the project proponent implements it <br />appropriately and per Division of Minerals and Geology regulations. Conducting reclamation <br />activities concurrent with mining to the maximum extent possible is a positive approach. <br />Placement of trees and shrubs should imitate the surrounding natural landscape as much as <br />possible and we agree with and recommend irrigation of newly planted vegetation until it is <br />established. __ __- _ _ _ - _,__ . _ _ _ - _ __ ._ __ - <br />Without knowing more specifics regazding operations of the proposed quarry (e.g. hours of <br />operation, estimated truck traffic, noise levels, etc.), it is difficult to provide other information <br />regazding mitigation measures for impacts to wildlife during mining operations. However, the <br />recommendations listed above regazding protecting migratory birds are also important during <br />operations. Additionally, measures to decrease unnecessary traffic to/from the project site as <br />well as onsite should be taken to avoid collisions with wildlife. Deer, elk, and bighorn sheep aze <br />known to occur in the vicinity and possibly on the project site. Bighorn sheep aze especially <br />sensitive to disturbance from traffic and noise. The Colorado Division of Wildlife is the best <br />source of information regarding impacts to deer, elk, and bighorn sheep as well as other wildlife <br />that may occur on or near the project site. If the Service can be of further assistance, please <br />contact Laura Archuleta of this office at 303-236-4752. <br />Sincerely, <br />~C" d~'~" .~ ~. <br />Susan C. Linner <br />Colorado Field Supervisor <br />Enclosure <br />cc: CDOW, Denver, CO (Tom Howard) w/ encl. <br />CDOW, Ft. Collins, CO (Brent Bibles) w/encl. <br />f Archuleta/DMG/MMRRcomments.3Feb2006.doc <br />