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EXHIBIT H <br /> Wildlife Information <br /> The area within the proposed permit boundary consists mainly of non-irrigated pasture land and <br /> is currently overgrazed. There are numerous prairie dog holes, many of which are abandoned. <br /> This area provides limited wildlife resources for forage or cover. This site is approximately one- <br /> half mile to the west of the South Platte River. <br /> Seasonal use of the South Platte River corridor may vary by species. Migrating waterfowl may <br /> use the area for resting and overnight stops from September through December. Bald eagles may <br /> use this area and areas to the east along the river for hunting and resting from mid January to mid <br /> April after waterfowl season. Various reptiles, amphibians, shorebirds, hawks, owls, small <br /> mammals and deer may use the river corridor on a year-round basis for nesting, cover and food. <br /> As stated above, Bald Eagles may use this area during the winter. The permit area does not <br /> contain any known roosting trees or nest sites for eagles. There are no other known threatened or <br /> endangered species from either the federal or state lists using this area. <br /> During mining activities, the additional human activities may disturb some of the animal <br /> residents of the area. As the mining is proposed to be confined to specific areas to limit the total <br /> disturbed acreage at any one time, this will help limit the disturbance to the wildlife of the area. <br /> Following the reclamation of the area, there will be additional water surface in the area. Species <br /> impacted by the mining are expected to return to the area following reclamation efforts, with a <br /> possible increase in numbers and species due to the change in potential habitat. <br /> H-1 <br />