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<br />The following Post-Mining Reclamation Table (Table 2) is provided to give <br />approximate ratios of the various ecosystems as depicted in the Reclamation Plan. It <br />is important to note that these ratios are flexible. Reclamation alternatives related to <br />upland, wetlands, and open water ratios are easily accomplished within the frame- <br />work of this concept plan by adjusting final grading and final placement of small log <br />dams in the valley floor, which manage surface hydrology. Hydrologic conditions <br />determine the type of ecosystem established. The natural fall of the land on this site <br />from west to east (1-2 percent slope) affords a unique opportunity to manage the <br />hydrology of the landscape in the "Open Valley" to varying degrees. <br />Table 2: Post-Mining Reclamation Table <br />New Special Use Areas <br />Open Water: 100 acres (15%) <br />Wetlands Complex including: 120 acres (19%) <br />• Riparian <br />• Freshwater Marsh <br />• We[ Meadow <br />Upland Complex including: 258 acres (40%) <br />• Dry Meadow <br />• Wet Meadow <br />Subtotal 478 acres (74%) <br />Unmined 169 acres 26% <br />Total 647 acres (100%) <br />A concern regazding the relative quantities of wetland and upland complex in the <br />reclaimed lands has been expressed. Both Rich Koopman with BCPOS and Chuck <br />Granpre with CDOW concur that the reclamation plan as proposed is appropriate for <br />this site. The natural landscape in the flood plain of the St. Vrain would likely have <br />consisted of a mix of wetland, fringe azea wetland and mid-to-tall upland grasses. In an <br />attempt to restore native communities, azeas reclaimed as uplands will be seeded with <br />a mix of native mid-to-tall grasses (see Reclamation Techniques section), providing <br />indigenous habitat for a vaziety of species. <br />Western Mobile Lyons - Rockin' WP E-2 <br />