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. . <br />r <br />STATE OF COLORADO <br />Bill Dwane, Governor <br />DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES <br />DIVISION OF WILDLIFE <br />AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER <br />Bruce McCbskey, Acting DireUOr <br />soso sroadway <br />Denver, Colorado 80216 <br />Telephone: (303) 297-1192 <br />March 30, 2004 <br />Mr. Harry H. Posey <br />Division of Minerals and Geology <br />Department of Natural Resources <br />1313 Sherman St., Room 215 <br />Denver, CO 80203 <br />(~y~-o4 <br />RE: Ducommun Business TnLSt, Alma Placer Mine, Permit No. M-1985-029 <br />Deaz Mr. Posey; <br />The Colorado Division of Wildlife (CROW) has reviewed the information provided regard'u-g the <br />Reclamation Permit Amendment Application referenced above. We have the following comments and <br />concerns.. <br />Numerous wildlife species use this azea, at least occasionally. Some of these species are: moose, elk, <br />mule deer, bighorn sheep, black bear, mountain lion, bobcat, coyote, fox, raccoon, skunk, badger, mink, <br />cottontail, jackrabbits, snowshoe hares and numerous smaller mammals. The same is true for avian <br />species such as: eagles, hawks, falcons, owls, geese, ducks, and numerous other species of both resident <br />and migratory birds. There are also numerous aquatic species found in the Middle Fork of the South <br />Platte River. <br />We are encouraged to see that the applicant "plans to work with the local office of the CROW to discuss <br />any ways that the final site could be enhanced for wildlife. With willing landowners, wildlife habitat can <br />be protected and preserved. If contiguous comdors can be ieR undisturbed, wildlife will benefit. The <br />CROW will be happy to assist the Trust however we can. <br />Some areas of concern are weed control, revegetation, and maintenance of the settling ponds. If these <br />areas are adequately addressed, impacts can be kept to a minimum. <br />We would encourage the "Trust" to differentiate between noxious weeds and other plants they have <br />identified as weeds. Noxious weeds should be controlled immediately. Mowing of weeds should be <br />done pre-flower to help prevent their spread. <br />RECEIVED <br />APR O 7 2004 <br />Divbisn of Minerelr & Gwlapy <br />~~ I~ <br />`°v°'y°o <br />~''!~~ <br />`~OF~ <br />For l~ldlah- <br />Far Ptopk <br />DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESWRCES, Russell Geape, E>cedfive Direaor <br />WILDLIFE COMMISSION, Ph91p Jartler, Chadr • Jelriey Crawford, Vida-Chair • l~ Phelps, Secretary <br />Members, Bertrerid 131adc • Tam Burke • Rkk Erstrorn • Claire O'Nea! • Rabat Shoemaker • Ken Tomes <br />Fx Olfiao Members, Rus.SeA George and Don ArnerN <br />