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<br />The South Platte River is a valuable wildlife corridor in the Denver Metro area, and we would encourage <br />a buffer between the mined area and the river itself. Maintaining the vegetative (including trees) <br />structure is important for this resource, and we would discourage fencing that would unnecessarily keep <br />wildlife from adequately using this travel corridor. Perhaps the fence around the reservoir could be less <br />obtrusive than a 6' fence with barbed wire, although we certainly do understand the issues of liability. <br />As [he mining operations will penetrate the ground water table, appropriate water quality standards <br />should be monitored and achieved. Mitigation for evaporative loss should also be completed. <br />If you have any questions, or would like to further discuss any of the conunents made in this letter, <br />please contact me at your convenience - 970-295-5657. <br />Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this and other projects, <br />Sincerely <br />Eric Odell <br />Habitat Biologist <br />Colorado Division of Wildlife <br />