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6. General Effects of the Operation on the Existing Wildlife of the Area <br />Gravel extraction and crushing activities have no doubt created some disturbance to animals neaz <br />the site. However, resident wildlife has generally become habituated to these activities as <br />evidenced by the lack of problems with wildlife. Migrating animals avoid the site, and the pit <br />does not block any migratory routes, and wildlife should be able to move through the area <br />unimpeded. Due to the possibility for animal/vehicle collisions, hauling activities will probably <br />pose the biggest threat to wildlife. Haul trucks should keep to posted speeds and drivers will be <br />trained to remain awaze of the potential for collisions. <br />Rick Sherman of the CDOW evaluated the 1995 expansion plan onto the Jutten property at that <br />time and after visiting the site stated that eagles do use the cottonwoods along the River from <br />approximately December 15`s to March 15`s. He also stated that the distance from the pit to the <br />trees was great enough that no impact should occur. Also, most activity is during the season <br />when the eagles aze not using the trees. With the 2006 Amendment, almost all activity will be <br />below the existing embankment, lessening the visual and noise impacts to the animals. Also, the <br />previous asphalt plant that was located on the upper terrace will never be brought back to that <br />location again. If a portable plant is brought back to the site at all, it will be located in the pit, 30 <br />feet lower than the upper terrace. <br />The landowners commit to not stocking the lakes with any species that is not desirable to the <br />CDOW, although there is no possibility that any flood of 100 to 500 year frequency could ever <br />enter the lakes. <br />The slopes to the lakes will be topsoiled and revegetated with a dryland mix as described in the <br />reclamation plan. A wetland fringe will be established along the lake edges which should <br />improve waterfowl use after reclamation. Since the lakes will be set lower than the terrain on all <br />sides, there will be privacy which could add to the desirability of the site for wildlife. <br />Colona Pit November 06 H-2 <br />