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<br />EXHBIIT I - 1(a) <br />""'ITED STATES <br />DEPARTMENT OF <br />AGRICULTURE <br />SOIL <br />CONSERVATION <br />SERVICE <br /> <br />'`~ BENT AVENUE <br />LAS ANIMAS, CO 81054 <br />(719) 456-0120 <br />July 3, 199 <br />Craig Goble <br />Cairder, Inc. <br />P.O. Box 721 <br />Lamar, Colorado 81052 <br />D:~ar Craig: <br />I have evaluated the site where you propose to expand your <br />Es:rl-Hoffman-Reyher Pit ~3, in the SW 1/4, Section 32, T228, <br />R48W, 6th P.K. <br />TYie predominant range site on the expansion area is Gravel <br />Bs~eaks and I am enclosing a copy of the range site <br />description from the SCS Technical Guide for your use. The <br />present vegetation is dominantly Blue Grams, Saad Dropseed, <br />3-awns, Ring Mubly, Broom Snakeweed and various annual <br />forbs. <br />As we discussed, topsoil development is very limited on this <br />site due to the dominant soil being of the Caecajo Series. <br />Your intention to stockpile the fine material which is a by- <br />product of your operation will facilitate reclamation since <br />Ibis material will be spread over the area before <br />replacement of the available topsoil. Since the fine <br />material which is presently stockpiled from pour current <br />operation consists largely of sand and fine sand, I have <br />adjusted the suggested seeding mix to include some species <br />adapted to this texture of material. I estimate from your <br />map that the area to be mined and revegetated is roughly 25 <br />scree. <br />Enclosed, for your use is developing the reclamation plan, <br />are copies of our standards and specifications for Critical <br />Ax~~oa Pla~~i~g and M4'_ahia4. I ba~9 hi4hlighted sections <br />which are particularly pertinent to this situation. <br />I ;have surveyed the area and found no cultural or historical <br />resources which would warrant further investigation. <br />Hrnaever, as we discussed at the site, there ie a sandstone <br />outcrop adjacent to this site which should be protected for <br />aesthetic reasons since it overlooks the Arkansas River. <br />Talcing care to limit mining activities to the permitted area <br />wi:Ll avoid impacting this geologic formation. <br />if I can be of further assistance please let me know. <br />GSi~~ sly, <br />Rff/Robert A el", <br />Diaitrict Conservationist <br />enclosures <br />