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' Reclamation Plan Area 7 - Upper Middle Fork Area 7 contains approximately 77 acres of land disturbed by the construction of the 14iddle Fork Uam. The Middle Fork Uam is scheduled for completion by November, 1984. Major reclamation earthwork is planned during late 1984 but most earthwork and stream channel reconstruction will begin in 1985. Revegetation is planned to commence by late fall 1985 and be completed by summer 1987. As stated in Colony's original extraction permit application "It is Colony's desire tc reclaim disturbed areas to a self sustaining landscape which provides habitat and forage for domestic livestock and wildlife." The reclamation of Area 7 will be per- formed in accordance with Exhibit E of the original permit application and any and all amendments to Exhibit E. In order to facilitate this plan, the divided into the following areas; 7A) 78) 7C) 7U) 7E) attached map has been prepared. Area 7 is Dam and Reservoir Downstream Access Quarry and Spoil Yalley Road/Stream Channel Core Material Stockpiles All reclamation earthwork, grading, etc., for Area 7A will be completed during late 1984. Material excavated frrnn the reservoir, (Area 7A) will be used as backfill in the quarry (Area 7C) and downstream groins of the dam. During the summer and early fall of 1985, the remaining disturbances will be regraded. The overburden pile (Area 7C) upstream from the quarry will be graded. This overburden will blend into the quarry, and the quarry's rock faces will remain on the south exposure. The stream channel, where disturbed, will be re-established upstream of the reservoir (Area 7U) and downstream of the dam (Area 7B). The dam's downstream access road (Area 7B) will be improved and narrowed to allow for a suitable stream channel. Colony's stream gauging station in this area will remain. The Valley Road (Area 7D) will be improved and adequate stream crossings will be installed. The stream channel will be recon- structed to resemble the undisturbed stretches of the stream. Following stream recon- struction and site gradiny, all stockpiled core material (Area 7E) will be spread on the regraded slopes. Slopes that are steeper than 2:1 will not receive arly core material (topsoil). Topsoil will be spread 3-9 inches thick. No topsoil will be placed below the normal reservoir water level. The remaining roads, cliff faces, dam, and reservoir will not be revegetated. All other areas, totalling approximately 60 acres, will be revegetated. Revegetation will be a two step process. The first step is the establishment of forbs and shrubs. These plant life forms do not compete very well with the more quickly established grasses. For this reason, the forb and shrub components of Colony's approved seed mix along with 6 to 10 other native forbs and shrubs will be aerially broadcast seeded during the fall of 1985. This will result in over 65 live seeds per square foot. Fertilizer, 18-46-0, will also be aerially applied at the rate of 300 lbs./acre. This technique will give the slower establishing forbs and shrubs a one year head start on the grasses. The second step of revegetation, using Colony's approved seed mix, will be implemented during the fall of 1986 using the techniques described in other submittals. Every effort will be made to control erosion during this revegetation period. The success of this reclamation effort will be closely monitored. Repairs will be made as required and additional fertilizer will be applied if needed. UMB:bIs #M/A