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approximately 6.0 feet vertically lower than the permit area and 3-4 feet higher than the river. This <br />ditch is the Farnsworth Collection Ditch, which flows water year round. As explained in the mining <br />plan, steps have been incorporated into the plan to protect the wetland by pumping clean water in it <br />from the dewatering operation, if pit pumping shows signs that the wetland may become drier. When <br />the gravel is mined out, an additional shelf wetland will be created along the north shore of the lake <br />left by mining the gravel. Minor wetlands (mostly willows) also exist in the banks of the river where <br />the bridge abutments will be placed. A COE permit is being applied for to address all wetlands on <br />the site. <br />North Fork Pit Mazch 04 <br />