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<br />STATE OF COLORADO / II I <br />Bill Owens, Governor <br />DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES <br />DIVISION OF WILDLIFE <br />AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER <br />Russell George, Director <br />Colorado Springs Service Cerrter <br />2126 North Weber Street <br />Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907 <br />Telephone: (719) 227-5200 <br />October 2, 2001 <br />Mr. James Stevens <br />Division of Minerals and Geology <br />1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 <br />Denver, CO 80203 <br />~II~I~~II~~~~ ~I~ • <br />sss <br />r;.~o z•-~~,-,.~ <br />~~ ~~ OCT 0 ~l 2CJ9 <br />l <br />L Diyisjon of Minerals and Geology <br />S~e~~i G~. <br />i~4~ ~ <br />Subject: Fremont County, Cottonwood Pit, File No. M-1986-010 <br />For ~/dlife- <br />ForPeople <br />The Division has reviewed the above referenced permit application and is familiar with the site. <br />Overall, we believe this application thorough and it should achieve proper reclamation. However, we <br />offer three suggestions for your consideration concerning Exhibit H of the Reclamation Permit. <br />The first suggestion concerns the depth at which the topsoil is to be replaced. The Permit states <br />that topsoil will be replaced at a depth of 6 inches. The Division feels, to the extent practical, this depth <br />should be increased wherever possible to better support reclamation of the area. Secondly, the Division <br />suggests slightly altering the seed mix. As stated in Exhibit H of the Permit, Dean Riggs, DWM, <br />recommends the area to be reclaimed for Mule Deer. The Division suggests removing Arizona Fescue <br />and adding Idaho Fescue. Idaho Fescue also grows in the area and has a higher benefit to Mule Deer as <br />forage. Finally, as with all areas that have been disturbed, the possibility of infestation by noxious weeds <br />is more likely to occur. Exhibit E of the permit application does not mention a plan to control the growth <br />and expansion of these plants. A plan may need to be developed. <br />The Division appreciates having this opportunity for input. Please feel free to contact me at <br />(719)227-5227 if you have questions or require additional information. <br />Sincerely, ~~ <br />Shannon Albeke <br />Habitat Biologist <br />Cc: Dean Riggs, DWM <br />DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, Greg E. Walther, Executive Director <br />WILDLIFE COMMISSION, Rick Enstrom, Chair • Robert Shoemaker, dice-Chair • Marianna RaRopoulos, Secretary <br />Members, Bernard Black .Tom Burke • Philip James • Brad Phelps . OINe Valdez <br />Ex-Olfirio Members. Greg E Wak:her and Don Amerrt <br />