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r i <br />------------- ---- ---- <br />WEST GREELEY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT <br />4302 WEST 9TH STREET ROAD <br />OREELEY, COLORADO 80634 <br />(303) 356-6506 <br />!larch I8, I992 <br />Xs Pamela Acre <br />Tuttle Applegate, Inc. RECEIVED <br />12990 Grant street, 8410 <br />Denver, CO 80233 MAR 1 9 199? <br />SiIBJECT: Site Review of Proposed Gravel Pit <br />Dear Ma. Acre, <br />I have made a visit to the site and discussed my observations vith USDA <br />Soil Conservation Service staff. We have the following recommendations <br />about the proposed expansion: <br />Before mining begins the top 8-12 inches of soil should be removed end <br />at:ockpiZed for use in reclaiming the area. If the stockpile is to exist <br />for more than one year it should be seeded to a cover crop to reduce vied <br />erosion and prevent used infestation. <br />During reclamation all contours should be reshaped to maintain existing <br />drainage patterns ea much as possible. Slopes should be 4/1 or Zeas. <br />After reseeding, the area should be mulched vith 3000-4000 lba/acre of weed <br />free native grass hay. This mulch should be crimped into place to a depth <br />of 3-4". Seeding and crimping should be done on the contour. These <br />practices will help reduce erosion while the grass is germinating. <br />Finally, a thorough site review for cultural resources should be completed <br />bsfore mining begins. <br />Enclosed you will find a site specific seeding recommendation which <br />complies with USDA SCS standards and specifications for critical area <br />treatments. Shrub and tree species appropriate for the site might be; <br />Winterfat, Snovberry, Native Plum, Sandcherry, Willov, Cottonwood, <br />Hcickberry and Honey Locust. If I can be of any further assistance please <br />contact me at 356-6506. <br />Sincerely, <br />~-~ W~P ~ ~t,Sl~ul~7 <br />Dwayne Newman <br />Resource Conservationist <br />EncZ:CO-ECS-S <br />cc:SCD File <br />