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<br />Q United States Soil P.O. Box 880 ' <br />`~~ Department of Conservation Glenwood Springs, Colorado ~ . <br />Agriculture Service 81601 <br /> <br />3anuary 17, 1980 <br />NIr. J. D. ICreisaler <br />Elam Construction Co. <br />1225 South 7th Street <br />Grand Sanction, CO 81501 <br />Dear Mr. Rreissler: <br />I have reviewed the area to be used for a gravel pit known as the <br />Vagneur Pit. <br />Attached are a soils map of the area and a copy of the soil series <br />which are in the NE4 of Sec 16 T 9S, R.85W. These are on our photo <br />number DXC-2JJ-S1. <br />The soils in this area, 28C and 28F, are the best suited for a <br />gravel operation. Top soils should be stock piled and used £or <br />top soiling when the operation is completed. <br />Side slopes should be graded to a minimum of 2 to 1 and preferably to <br />3 to 1. They should be top filled with top soil and seeded with a <br />non-irrigated grass. This area receives approximately 15 to 20 inches <br />of precipitation annually. <br />Grasses such as Nordan Crested Wheatgrass at a rate of 10 lb, of pure <br />live seed (PIS) per acre or Pubescent Wheatgrass at 18 lb, of PLS <br />would work best. There are many other grasses that would do well <br />on this site, but availability may be a determining factor at. the <br />time of planting. <br />Shrubs such as black sage, low rabbit or tall rabbit brush will also <br />do well. The grass should be planted in a firm clean seedbed. If <br />grasses are to be broadcasted the amount should be doubled. <br />Grass seeding should be done in the late fall (October). The grass <br />will be dormant during the winter and sprout in the spring. <br />Sincerely, <br />Stanle Woo~yanrrd <br />O District Conservationist <br />vsw~te <br />Attach. <br />