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This project was completed on both public and private properties. <br />South Basin Road Reclamation. Reclamation of Roads B, C, D and the Huntsman <br />Ridge Road was undertaken using the same general strategy as was employed during <br />reclamation of Roads E, F and G; drainage ditches were eliminated, the grade of the road <br />was reversed so that it slopes to the fill slope (outside), all culverts were removed, <br />numerous drainage swales were constructed, and the road surface was severely scazified. <br />The earthwork was undertaken more aggressively, however, as these roads were <br />somewhat steeper than those previously reclaimed, thus requiring more severe disruption <br />of water velocities. Low water crossings were created where the roads crossed <br />significant drainages, such as at Dutch Creek and Road C intersection. Seed, fertilizer <br />and mulch were applied to the reclaimed road surface following completion of all other <br />activities. These roads aze all located on public lands managed by the U. S. Forest <br />Service <br />Tree Plantine. Eighteen thousand seven hundred fifty (18,750) seedling trees were <br />planted at the site. A mixture of Englemann spruce, sub-alpine fir, Colorado blue spruce <br />and Douglas-fir were planted at disturbed azeas throughout the mine azea. The trees were <br />planted in clumps by species, depending upon species and site characteristics. A <br />contractor planted most of the trees, but schools and community volunteers planted about <br />1,000 stems. <br />Noxious Weed Control. The noxious weed infestation at Coal Basin continued, and was <br />very apparent at some of the reclaimed areas. An enhanced treatment was initiated by <br />using a combined chemical and biologic weed control effort in the spring of 2000. Goats <br />were preferentially grazed at weed-infested portions of the Old and Sutey Refuse <br />Disposal Areas. Other areas were chemically treated to reduce weed populations. This <br />project was conducted on both public and private properties. <br />2000 Reclamation Summary <br />Pro'ect Acrea a Reclaimed Current Ownershi <br />Ditch 8 Reconstruction I Public <br />Pond Reclamation 13 Public /Private <br />South Basin Road <br />Reclamation <br />57 <br />Public <br />Tree Plantin 18,750 * Public /Private <br />Noxious Weed Control 0 Public /Private <br />* Number of trees planted <br />2001 <br />Bear Creek Fence. Cattle grazing the reclaimed Bear Creek Project area on the Old <br />Refuse Pile were negatively impacting the revegetation of the area. A contractor was <br />17 <br />