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,t9ike Boa(ay. D,41G <br />• © Ocmber?l, /998 <br />Pnge ~ <br />irrigated alfalfa field in Section 30, T6N, R87W (see Exhibit 16-3, Sheet 2 of 2). The flow in <br />Sage Creek cannot support flood irrigation of ten or more acres of the alfalfa field <br />continuously during the June through September growing season. <br />4.) A MONITORING SYSTEM TO VERIFY THESE PROJECTIONS. <br />Per page 16-3-6 of Tab 16-3, and Tab 15 (Hydrologic Monitoring Program), a monitoring <br />program will be in place during the Yoast mining and reclamation periods, and will include <br />groundwater and surface water monitoring stations in the Sage Creek drainage. Data from <br />the program will be utilized to measure hydrologic changes occurring, and allow <br />adjustments to be made should changes deviate markedly from the computations and <br />analyses presented on pages 17 to 43 (Impact of Spoil Water Quality on the Ground and <br />Surface Water Quality) of Tab 17. Key monitoring locations in the Sage Creek drainage are <br />listed in Tables 15-2 and 15-3 of Tab 15. Analytical parameter lists and monitoring <br />frequencies are also tabulated in Tab 15. <br />On behalf of SCC, MW would like to thank the Division for reviewing the permit and <br />presenting comments and stipulations regarding potential impacts to the Sage Creek <br />watershed. However, as summarized above, we feel the current permit adequacely addresses <br />the issues of concern within the Sage Creek drainage. If the Division would like to discuss <br />these issues further or address additional concerns, please contact me at the Steamboat <br />Springs, Colorado office of Momgomery ~Xfatson Americas at 970/879-6260. <br />Sincerely, <br />MONTGOMERY WATSON MINING GROUP <br />~~ <br />Brad Piske, <br />Senior Hydrologist <br />cc: Mike Altavilla/SCC <br />Dennis Jones/SCC <br />Jerry Nettleton/MWMG <br />Jay James/MWMG <br /> <br />