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<br />John W. Mumma, Director O
<br />6060 Broadway
<br />Denver, Colorado 80216
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<br />Telephone: (303) 297-1192 ua ir.r
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<br />April 30,
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<br />1998 Or NON 11YrN
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<br />J.E. Stover
<br />J.E. Stover & Associates
<br />2768 Compass Drive, Suite 101
<br />Grand Junction, CO 81506
<br />Re: Wildlife Statement for Custom Crushing Gravel Operation
<br />Dear Mr. Stover:
<br />I have reviewed the information and request that you sent me and it
<br />refreshed my memory of the phone conversation we had. I will
<br />generally list wildlife by groups rather than total species because
<br />of the numbers involved. You must understand that it is most
<br />difficult to make specific statements unless the actual design of
<br />the pit operation and its longevity are known. I believe that it
<br />is very important to have the landowner determine now what the
<br />intended use of the property will be once all gravel operations
<br />are completed. This may have a large impact on design and future
<br />expenses.
<br />a) Significant wildlife resources on affected land - marsh and
<br />shore birds including herons, ibis, avocet, coots, phalaropes,
<br />sandhill cranes; waterfowl including dabbling and diving ducks and
<br />geese; raptors including bald and golden eagles, owls, hawks,
<br />vultures, and falcons; song birds: game birds including pheasant
<br />and dove; mammals including mink, weasel, fox, coyote, raccoon,
<br />skunk, mule deer, marmot, rabbits, small rodents, bats, squirrels,
<br />muskrat, beaver (in river); reptiles; and amphibians.
<br />The riparian nature and location of the proposed mining Site is
<br />conducive to a large variety and diversity of wildlife species.
<br />b) Seasonal use of area -
<br />spring - waterfowl, songbirds, raptors, game birds, mammals,
<br />marsh and shore birds, reptiles/amphibians, rodents
<br />summer - waterfowl, songbirds, raptors, game birds, mammals,
<br />marsh and shore birds, reptiles/amphibians, rodents
<br />fall - mammals, waterfowl, migrating songbirds and shore
<br />birds, raptors, rodents, game birds
<br />winter - mammals, rodents, waterfowl (until freeze up),
<br />raptors (including bald and golden eagles), game birds
<br />DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, Jamee S. Lochheatl, Executive Director
<br />WILDLIFE COMMISSION, Arnold Salazar, Chair • Rebecca L. Frank, Vlea Chair • Mark La Valley, Secretary
<br />Louie F. Swfi, Member • Bemartl L. Black, Member
<br />Chuck Lewis, Member • John SNIP, Member • James R. Long, Member page H _ 2
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