Laserfiche WebLink
Monitoring <br />The monitoring plan described below is designed to focus on specific issues that were raised during • <br />baseline data collection and initial and subsequent review of the Mining and Reclamation Plan. <br />Golden Eagles. In 1989, the tie-across haul road and initial construction of the mine complex were <br />initiated. Work on the mine entrance haul road was initiated after July 15, the end of the nesting <br />season for golden eagles in the area. This timing was consistent with the discussion with Mr. Mike <br />Lockhart, USFWS (personal communication, October, 19841, that construction should not be <br />conducted during the nesting season. This condition was to preclude disruption of nesting by the <br />Hubberson Gulch golden eagle pair. <br />Nest monitoring for the Hubberson Gulch golden eagle pair will continue annually in order to determine <br />any impact that mining activities may have on Nests 5, 6, and 7 (see Exhibit 11-31. Nest status (active <br />or inactive) and productivity will be recorded. <br />Big Game. Because CDOW has defined the mine region as winter range for elk and deer, an annual <br />winter aerial census will be conducted on the Seneca II-W Permit Area and atwo-mile perimeter. This <br />census flight will be made during December through early February of each year and species <br />occurrence, total numbers, and distribution will be recorded. <br />In addition, records will be kept on big game mortality related to mine activities (fence hang-ups, haul • <br />road accidents, etc.). If excessive mortality can be determined to be caused by the mining activity, <br />CDOW and DMG will be contacted to determine appropriate mitigation plans. <br />The annual wildlife monitoring data will he reported in the annual report as required by Rule 2.04.13. <br /> <br />4 Revised 9/9B <br />