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property. (Wheeling, Rau, D & L Jamesl <br />h. Existing dike, located along east side of river, proposed to be moved further <br />east to facilitate lake construction, resulting in channelizing the river. <br />Channelization of river will result in erosion to downstream property. <br />(Wheeling) <br />Does the application provide a schedule by which reclamation will be <br />completed? What is the long term plan for river reclamation? <br />(Ritz, Mayo, Dan James- <br />j. Concerns for potential contamination from disturbing the previous septic <br />collection ponds. (Ritz, Mayo) <br />k. Comments in support for converting sewage treatment ponds to lake. <br />(Dan James, D & L James) <br />I. Comments of support for pit mining over in-stream mining. (Dan James) <br />m. Comments in support of this one time mining extraction. (McMannis) <br />n. Comments in support of the reclamation plan but opposed to the mining <br />activity. (Sobers) <br />3. Permit Issues Not Related to the Amendment <br />a. History of water rights being adversely affected by mining activities at this <br />location, adverse impact to Wallace irrigation ditch from previous operator. <br />(Ritz, Mayo) <br />b. Historic adverse impact to river and riparian vegetation from previous <br />operator. Excess gravel has been removed from previous operator resulting <br />in reduction of elevation of river channel, accelerated bank erosion, reduction <br />in water table and death of trees. (Ritz, Mayo, Torrence) <br />c. Previous operator abandoned without reclaiming. (Ritz, Mayo) <br />d. New operator will behave same as previous operator. (Ritz) <br />e. Animas River fragile asset to area, don't want more harm due to <br />mismanagement. What studies have been done to prevent further <br />destruction? (Ritz, Mayo, Torrence) <br />f. How can head cut be contained in pit? (Mayo) <br />3 <br />