_REVISION - M1974052 ‎(12)‎

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• Doc Name: SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SITES USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW APPLICATION
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• STATE OF COLORADOr ".
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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
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DIVISION OF WILDLIFE f';•r
Jack R. Grleb, Director
. '. 6060 Broadway
Denver, Colorado 00216 (62571192) OF
Dick Allen March f}, 1980 :.
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Longmont, CO. 80501
Dear Sirs: , .
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I received and reviewed the proposal for your gravel operation located north-eah-t sk
of the Saint Vrain River and Weld County Road•113. I am writing concerning the
'.'..7. wildlife values and possible conflicts that can be anticipated with ,your project.
To begin with, rare or endangered species present 'a 'primary concern .where land r•. t
change projects are concerned.. The only such specie that is likely to be, present
here would be nn occasional bald eagle. Occasional stop-overs by eagles utilising '. '..
the river area would most likely occur during winter migrations. }T($
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Other wildlife which could be expected to utilise this• area would include: '
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mammals birds-
mule deer* golden eagle"
jackrabbits bald eagles* ''
cotton-tailed rabbit various owls, hawks, and falcons* ;c
red fox Canadian geese r'
coyote ring-necked pheasants '
r, skunks various waterfowl sp.e T:;t
various song and non-gave birds* ! '
Varinus aquatic illdlife(fish, amphibians, reptiles and insects) are located in
the etictinr, ponls anri in the river. .
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"Note:indio.'ltes : oasonal or sporbdic nresenr'e.
Considering the above wildlife, conf.licte can be minimized or avoided in eevera7
ways. Sbort_term conflicts of be limited by running maximum operations during
periods when wildlife utilization is low. Peak use and need periods would include
the nesting and breeding periods (May�June for most s.pecies) ; and migration
periods for the seasonal visitbrs(generally October-December and.Earch-May). , p4s
Times of primary concern would be the fall'migration and breeding-nesting periodar '+
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Long term conflicts are of major,concern. Wildlife may shift to surrounding or
alternate areas during operation poylods: If the resultant property is rehabil- ":e
itated properly most wildlife- dill return.
• To support the maximum variety of wildlife, -avariety of habitat types is essential*. ;
Each specie has it's own requirements and most prefer the "edge" effect formed
where several 'labitst types converge. Thus planting a variety of plant types and =�r,
(cont.)
DEPARTMLNT Or NATURAL RESOURCES,Harris Sherman,Executive Director • WILDLIFE COMMISSION, Vernon C. Williams, Chairman Y•A:
Thomas Farley. Vice Chairman Sam Caudill, Seuetery. s Joan K. Tool,Member • Roger Clerk,Member