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1 IV. CONCLUSIONS <br />The results show that both reclaimed areas produce less sediment than the reference <br />' area for the design storm. Phis shows that, although the curve numbers for the <br />reclaimed areas are slightly higher than the reference area, the lower CP factors in the <br />reclaimed areas are important in determining sediment loss. The greater granunoid and <br />fort cover in the reclaimed areas contacts the soil to a much greater degree and is much <br />better in preventing erosion than the shrub cover of the pre-mining area. The computer <br />model verifies exactly what is expected in this case and also what has been seen at other <br />' sites in Colorado. Based on the results of the sedimentology analysis, Area 1 and <br />Areal at the New Horizon Mine 1 qualify for Phase ll bond release at this time. <br />29 <br />