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. _ .. y ~ ~- -2- December 7, 1983 5. Inland saltgrass: Perennial, sod-forming, short grass that gro~.vs best on medium to clayey textured soils. The species is commonly found on the margins of alkaline areas. 6. St reambank wheatgrass: Perennial, sod-forming, mid grass that is re ative y easy to establish. The grass is adapted to all soil textures but does best on medium textured soils. Contrary to the connotation of "streambank", this species does well with 6 inches or more of annual precipitation. streambank wheatgrass is moderately tolerant to alkaline soils. B. Introduced Grass Species: 1. Standard crested wheatgrass: Perennial bunchgrass that is easily established on all soi types (but best on medium to clayey textured soils). The species is adapted to moderately alkaline soils under dryland conditions. 2. Perennial ryegrass: Bunchgrass that is easily established on medium to c ayey textured soils. The species does well on moderately alkaline soils. 3. Tall fescue: Perennial bunchgrass that is moderately tolerant to alka ine soils. The grass does well on all soil types but best on medium to clayey textured soils. Plant is easily established but may not be able to yrow that well in the low precipitation zone of Grand Junction. 4. Tall wheatgrass: Perennial bunchgrass which is easily established on all soil types (best on medium to clayey textured soils). Plant grows in those areas similar to basin wildrye (as discussed earlier). I hope that you find this infornation of some help to your revegetation programs. Please note that a change to an approved seed mix would require revising the plans with the Division. Feel free to contact me if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, ,~~~~ ~ ~~ ~4' i James B. P-0cArdle Senior Reclamation Specialist J614/t l h Doc. No. 7616