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RECLAMATION PLAN <br />the final configuration of the Daniels Sand Pit will be according to the contours shown on the maps in <br />Exhibit F of this amendment. In that case, the material under the current ditch location will be <br />removed and a more gentle transition from the east end of Phase 4e to the east end of Phase Se will <br />occur. <br />Until the ditch is moved and a decision regarding the reservoir is made, the reclamation of the <br />south side of the ditch corridor in the Little Johnson area only must be considered temporary but <br />implemented as though it is permanent. This area is referred to as "temporary reclamation" because it <br />cannot be determined at this time that the grading will be final or will eventually be destroyed by <br />removal of the material. As for the south side of the ditch corridor west of the Little Johnson azea, <br />greater flexibility exists which is dependent solely on the disposition of the ditch. <br />OTHER GRADING CONCERNS: No acid-forming or toxic producing materials occur on <br />the site or result from the mining of these materials. No drill or auger holes are created during the <br />mining. As described in the mining plan, mining only to a reasonable proximity of the water table <br />(actually about 5 feet above the water table) is the only other concern. <br />WATER: The only water concern in the reclamation regards the groundwater. Surface drainage <br />will be into the main pit to the west which is effectively a closed basin. If the mining is done as <br />described in Exhibit D -Mining Plan then the groundwater will not be adversely affected. <br />WILDLIFE: Wildlife resources on this site are currently very limited due to the loss of habitat from <br />development of surrounding lands (see Exhibit H). The only quality habitat exists on the eastern side <br />of the Little Johnson basin where there is abundant tree cover and very diverse habitats that primarily <br />support birds. It is likely that fox, racoon, deer, mice, and other mammals also live in this area to <br />some extent. Within the mining area there is no quality habitat although the abundant weeds probably <br />provide some food source for birds. None of the quality habitat will be affected. After reclamation, <br />reduced weeds and increased grasses will improve the habitat over what is presently in the mining <br />area. It is even possible that some of the grasses to be planted will be able to tap into the groundwater <br />and thus produce local azeas of rich grass dominated habitat. <br />TOPSOILING: On the Little Johnson area, topsoil and overburden are considered to be equivalent <br />materials. It all can be used as a growth medium (referred to as "soil," hereafter). This is different <br />from most of the site where there is usually a clear distinction between topsoil and subsoil and <br />overburden. The reason for this is that the presence of the reservoir for many yeazs infiltrated the <br />subsoils with clays, silts, and organic matter. This effectively created a deep soil. <br />Daniels Sand Pit #2 -Little Johnson Amendment - M-~s~3-oo~ Exhibit E Page 3 <br />