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There is suitable northern leopard frog habitat in the project area. There is suitable habitat along drainages and in a few ponds, but none of this habitat will be affected by activities associated with the proposed project. Long term and cumulative impacts on northern leopard frogs will not occur. This project will not impact the viability of the species, or result in a trend of northern leopazd frogs towazds federal listing. Sensitive Species -Fish Colorado River cutthroat trout: Colorado River cutthroat trout is a native of the Colorado River Basin, occurring mainly in upper headwater streams and rivers in northwest Colorado. Preferred stream habitat includes cobble/boulder substrates, riffles, deep pools, and cover provided by logs and undercut banks. Pool density, pool depth, and large woody debris are important components of cutthroat trout habitat. The only stream in the study area where these fish have been found is in the upper reaches of Hubbazd Creek. These locations were well above the project azea. There is no suitable habitat for Colorado River cutthroat trout in lower Hubbazd Creek where the project is located. Long term and cumulative impacts on Colorado River cutthroat trout will not occur. The project will not impact the viability of the species, or result in a trend of Colorado River cutthroat trout towards federal listing Bluehead sucker: Bluehead suckers were found during surveys conducted by the USFS in lower Hubbard Creek in 2003 (Janes, per. com.). These fish were found downstream of the old Blue Ribbon Mine. Suitable habitat above that point in Hubbard Creek is lacking for this species. There is no suitable habitat for this species in Bear or Elk Creeks. Measures to protect water quality in Hubbazd Creek will be implemented during the initial stages of any work in the azea and will remain in place throughout the life of the project. Long teen and cumulative impacts on bluehead suckers will not occur. This project will not impact the viability of the species, or result in a trend of the bluehead sucker towazds federal listing. Sensitive Species -Insects Nokomis fritillary butterfly: The Nokomis fritillary butterfly inhabits moist meadows and seeps. The host food for the caterpillaz is Viola nephrophylla. The nearest known location is in Unaweep Canyon. There have been no observations of this species in this potion of the Gunnison National Forest and there is no suitable habitat for this species in or neaz the project area. Project activities will not impact the Nokomis fritillary reproductive behavior. Long term and 29