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r- <br />STATE OF COLORADO ~ D 1 <br />Bill Owens, Governor /VIV/ <br />DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES <br />DIVISION OF WILDLIFE <br />AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER <br />Bruce McCloskey, Director <br />Southeast Region <br />4255 Sinton Road <br />Colorado Springs, CO 80907 <br />719-227-5200 <br />October 31.2006 <br />~~~ <br />~~ <br />RECEDED <br />d IY~V ~ 7 Z~~S <br />.k(~ Division of Reclametion, <br />Mining and SafrAy <br />Berhan M. Keffelew, Environmental Protection Specialist <br />Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety <br />1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 <br />Denver, Colorado 80903 <br />(303)866-3567 <br />Subject: Midway Aggregates, RLLP, Midway Pit, Permit No. M-1988-01~ <br />Deaz Sir: <br />z~~ a <br />For 1lrldlije- <br />ForPeople <br />The Colorado Division of Wildlife is in receipt of the above referenced permit application and is familiar with the <br />site. <br />Short-grass prairie is an important habitat type that is quickly being developed in the Colorado Springs area This <br />area is used by deer, elk, black bear, mountain lion, coyote and numerous other species. This type of surface <br />extraction activity can have temporary impacts to wildlife. However, with proper reclamation efforts, including the <br />re-establishment of native vegetation, these areas can be restored to provide suitable wildlife habitat. <br />Black-tailed prairie dogs have been known to exist in this area. If towns with active burrows lie within the area to <br />be developed, the DOW recommends that the prairie dogs either be relocated or euthanized before any dirt moving <br />begins. Since burrowing owls (a state threatened species) can occupy prairie dog towns during the spring and <br />summer(March -October), we recommend their presence be determined with a survey. If discovered, dirt moving <br />should be done from November 1-February 28, after these birds have migrated. Our staff is unaware of any <br />known federally threatened or endangered species that live on the property. <br />Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact District <br />Wildlife Manager, Steve Cooley, at (719) 227-5282. <br />Since~re~ly/, t~-~ ~ ~k.~~, <br />Shaun Deeney ~~ / <br />Area Wildlife Manager <br />xc: File <br />SE Region <br />Steve Cooley <br />DEPARTMEM' OF NATURAL RESOURCES, Russe9 George, Exeartive Director <br />WILDLIFE COMMISSION, Jeffrey Cravatord, Chair • Tom Burke, Vice Chair. Claire O'Neal, SeaeTary <br />Memtters, Robert Bray • Brad Coors .Rids Enstrom • Richard Ray • James MGlrraly • Ken Tares <br />Ex 016ao Members. Russell George and Don Anlent <br />