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~uu..i,/ mow, tiny <br />Con ervan~ F%~ <br />LwrO m[ usrwcv [[AUf an unM <br />March 3, 2006 <br />c~,~.~ <br />Southeast Colondo Programs <br />tst E. Pikes Ptak, Suitt ao6 <br />Colorado Springs, CO 8090; <br />m <br />tel [7t9163a'o534 <br />~ [7t9) 63a-SSaq <br />IIBtuRA1A/COnNl110 <br />RECEIVED <br />~'~MAR J 31006 <br />'~ Oiviaion of Minerela end Gealoe~ <br />Division of Minerals and Geology <br />Department of Natural Resources <br />1313 Sherman St, Room 2-15- _ __ _ <br />Denver, Colorado 80203 <br />Re; i I2 Reclamation Permit application for Jemadojin Sand Mine in EI Paso County <br />To Whom it May Concern, <br />The Nature Conservancy has been alerted to a permit application for the <br />Jemadojin Sand Pit in Eastern El Paso County. As you might be aware, proposed sand <br />pit is oa land adjacent to State Land Board property. The Nature Conservancy is the <br />lessee of this land, namely the 48,000 acre Hobart Ranch. <br />The Nature Conservancy's echoes previously voiced concerns regarding the <br />potential introduction and further spread of noxious weeds. Surrounding ranches could <br />be disturbed if noxious weeds took hold during the mining operation. Since many of the <br />haul trucks bevel to and from areas in the county that have noxious weeds, transported <br />weed seeds germinating in the area will need to be addressed under the umbrella of a <br />weed management plan. <br />Secondly, The Nature Conservancy is concerned with potential deterrence <br />- spreading beyond the boundaries of the sand pit operation. Of particular concern are <br />effects on adjacent wildlife habitat for pronghorn, mountain plover and burrowing owls <br />to name a few. If you have any further Questions, feel free to contact me at 719.632.0534 <br />Frogard J. Ryiiti ~ ~ ~ f I l <br />Chico Basig2~ject Director <br />The Nature Conservancy <br />o/~ <br />