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<br />EXHIBIT H -WILDLIFE INFORMATION <br />This information follows the requirements as outlined in Section 6.4.8. <br />3. Describe the game and non-game resources on and in the vicinity of the application area, <br />include: <br />(a) a description of the significant wildlife resources on the affected land: <br />The Weld County Open Space Plan identifies the area along St. Vrain Creek, approximately <br />%: mile north of this site as key riparian habitat and bluffs. Ongoing agricultural production <br />on this property limits its value as a resource for wildlife. <br />(b) seasonal use of the area: <br />This property is currently in managed as irrigated agricultural land for production of com, <br />beets and grass. This limits the value for seasonal use of wildlife. Vegetation adjacent to the <br />irrigation ditches may be utilized for cover for birds and small animals during the winter <br />months. However the ongoing operation and maintenance of the ditches and the farm would <br />discourage wildlife during the growing season. <br />(c) a description of the general effect during and after the proposed operation on the <br />existing wildlife of the area, including but not limited to temporary and permanent lass <br />of food and habitat, interference with migratory routes, and the general effect on the <br />wildlife from increased human activity, including noise. <br />It is not anticipated that the mining and associated activities will result in temporary or <br />permanent loss of habitat for area wildlife. The area adjacent to this property to the west and <br />north has been subject to ongoing disturbance by other gravel mining activities. <br />Conversations with the Colorado Division of Wildlife regarding disturbance of wildlife due <br />to the activity and noise associated with mining have indicated that the area wildlife has <br />adapted to the level of activity in the area. <br />The proposed reclamation of this property will add diversity to the habitat including <br />additional surface water and vegetation associated with the shoreline of the proposed lakes. <br />Post mining impacts to area wildlife will be dependent on the level of urbanization <br />associated with annexation and development of this property and adjacent properties <br />contemplated for development by the adopted land use plans for this area. <br />Mrnrng Proposes! jor the Shores - MLRB 112 Permrr 33 <br />