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EXHIBIT E RECE!!/EQ ~inv n s ?nns RECLAMATION PLAN Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety Overview of Reclamation Plan: The reclamation plan for this site is simple and direct. Few problems are expected with the reclamation other than the possibility of slow vegetation development on south facing slopes and the possibility of erosion damage as a result of the moderate erosion potential of the sandy to gravely soils. Both of these problems are common on upland gravel pits in this kind of material. With good management techniques these problems can be significantly reduced. The final land use will be rangeland. The final topographic configuration will result in an elongated bowl with an outlet for water at the south end where it will connect with an existing drainage. Slopes will be no steeper than 2.5:1 and in most cases will be 3:1. The more gradual the slopes will be south to west facing while the steeper slopes will be north to east facing where the revegetation potential is higher. No ground water will be encountered and surface water will be handled by discharge into existing drainage ways thus leaving the original flow volumes unchanged. Gradual slope grades prior to discharge from the site will aid in the control of sediment. Topsoil will be replaced on the slopes and all other areas in the bottom of the pit where revegetation will occur. Immediately after placement of the topsoil, a diverse seed mixture will be planted. It is expected that full revegetation of reclaimed areas will occur in 3 to 5 years, although steeper south facing slopes might take somewhat longer due to more drought type conditions in those areas. Final Land Use Selection: Final Use Selected: The final land use selected for this operation is the same as the current use of the immediately adjacent land, namely rangeland. This final land use is the only use that can be selected for this site that has an assurance of being implemented. It is possible the final land use for the site could change considerably prior to the completion of the operation. The long duration of this operation and the expansion of Colorado Springs eastward could lead to this land being developed for residential purposes. At this time, however, development timing is too far off to define and therefore rangeland was selected as the final land use. Compatibility With Surrounding Lands: Surrounding land uses are quite variable. The immediately surrounding land is rangeland and limited wildlife habitat primarily for small game, birds and rodents. Beyond the immediately adjacent land are uses ranging from farming, ranching, grazing, horse pasture, and residential. Many people living in this area commute to Colorado Springs. Thus the character of the land use in this area is similar to other small town locations throughout the Front Range corridor, in that it exhibits a tremendous variety.