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SEP-26 00 21:53 FROM:CDOW • 303-4':8-9742 T0:~38328106 PAGE:03 <br />Note that the mining site is within a designated Winter Range and a known Roost Site ot'the Bald Eagle, <br />listed as Federally Threatened. Also of note is that a Bald Eagle Active Nest Site is locate approximately <br />one mile downstream from the State Highway 60 bridge over the South Platte River. The mining site is <br />also within the overall range of the Great Blue Heron which breeds and feeds along the South Platte <br />River and utilizes largo, [nature cottonwood trees as hernonries, although no active hetnonries are <br />currently present on the mining site. <br />Regarding the proposed post-mining ponds, these will provide new habitat for a variety of waterfowl, <br />shorebirds, herons, amphibians and fish species. We recommend the pond be constructed to have <br />irregular shorelines, and if possible contain one or two islands of at least 15' x 25' in size per 2 surface <br />acres. Larger islands are good if possible. Shoreliie and island slopes should be 4H:1 V, with some areas <br />of shoreline in each pond having slopes no steeper than 8H: I V or 1 OH-1 V. Such shallow areas will allow <br />for establishment of a variety of different types of aquatic vegetation and also invertebrate prey for <br />waterfowl. Such a shoreline coupled with planting a variety of wetland plant species will allow fur 8 <br />vaziation in wetlands to be established which will have long-term benefits to wildlife, public viewing of <br />wildlife. and an overall increased aesthetic value to this site. Permanent pond depttu of ] 0 feet or more in <br />various places will provide secure year round habitat for a variety of warm water fish species. <br />Note that we do not have information on threatened/endangered plants or invertebrates. For plant or <br />invertebrate information, you might wish to contact: <br />Colorado Natural Heritage Program <br />254 General Services Building <br />Colorado State University <br />Fort Collins, CO 80523 <br />ph: (97091-1309 FAX: (970'491-0279 <br />"fhe Division of Wildlife appreciates this opportunity to visit and comment on this project. lfyou have <br />arty questioru, please contact me at (970)472-4435. Thank you. <br />Sincerely, <br />~~ <br />Scott Hoover, Acing NE Regional Manager <br />by Mikr Shertttar~ Field Habitat Biologist <br />Cc: Rick Moss. NE Settior Habitat Biologist, CDOW <br />Dave Clarkson, Area Wildlife Manager. CDOW <br />Courtney Crawford, District Wildlife Mattager, CDOW <br />