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' Results: <br />The reclamation activities were performed in the fall of 2001 according to plan. <br />Deadlines were met and goals achieved in the manner prescribed. Recontouring <br />goals were achieved and the aesthetic qualities desired were met. <br />Conditions during construction were generally dry with essentially no moisture in <br />the fill. Several precipitation events occurred late in the fall and winter that <br />provided some moisture for seedling establishment. However, the spring of 2002 <br />was exceptionally dry with only 0.67 inches of precipitation recorded on site <br />during the months of April through June. <br />These conditions put exceptional stress on the seedling establishment. Even <br />with these less than ideal conditions acceptable seedling density and <br />development were observed. Seedlings of numerous species of grasses, forbs, <br />and shrubs were noted in our inspections. Photos are included showing the <br />development by September. It should be noted that grass seedlings are <br />expected to be in a senescent state in this area for this time of year. Their size <br />and development indicate sufficient establishment to survive and mature in <br />forthcoming years. <br />Even with the extreme conditions of the site as well as the harsh weather <br />experienced this year the vegetation appears well on its was to a successful <br />establishment. <br />The following photos provide further documentation of site from pre-reclamation <br />through to the current conditions: <br />Blue Mountain Energy, Inc. 7 Staley Gordon/East Portal Area <br />