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,::.~. • Listed below is additional information: Location and numbers of acres affected this year: SE 1/4, NE 1/2, E 1/2, SE 1/2 of Sec. 5, T 3 S, R 70 W, and SW 1/4, NW 1/4, and W 1/2, SW 1/2, Sec. 4, T 3 S, R 70 W., Jefferson County 63 total acres. This area has increased an additional acre. Rock removal has been from a high rock wall face rather than enlarging any additional surface area. Number of acres reclaimed this year: Surface areas reclaimed: 17 Number of acres in various stages of reclamation: This past year reflected little or no reclamation as the mining precluded any. Acres backfilled: 0 Acres graded: 0 Acres revegetated: (13 1/2 to date) none last year Topsoil acres replaced: 2 1/2 acres previously topsoiled, none however last year. As of this writing, there have been no new areas reclaimed. With our present quarry activity involving the "high wall", the same quarry floor area continues to be in constant use. This situation should continue for some years to come. Species of vegetation planted; the locations and approximate dates of planting: Species: 207. Rye, 57. Blue Gamma, 757. Wheat Grass This mixture is being used on all the seeding areas (level surface areas, berms, and road backslopes). Approximate dates of planting: October, 1980; April, 1981; October, 1981; October, 1983; October, 1984; and October, 1985. No fertilizers required to date. Appraisal of the success of reclamation efforts: The previously seeded areas continue to do well. We have found that when seeding, rolling or compacting the seed into the topsoil is necessary to prevent wind loss and insure a higher rate of ground cover. Normal rain this year has produced acceptable grass. Estimate of the number of acres to be affected this coming year: We anticipated 1 1/2 acres will be started beginning this fall season. • This 1 1/2 acres will be a continuation to the north along the "high wall" area.