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• iii iiiiiiiiiiiu iii • <br />The following information pertaining to wildlife is provided for <br />use by the Land Reclamation Board in their consideration of a <br />mining permit for Mathias Concrete. Inc. <br />1500 N. Farm Road <br />Monte Vista, CO 81144 <br />The Colorado Division of Wildlife does hereby find, to the hest of <br />our knowledge, that the impact of the proposed mining operation on <br />wildlife will be <br />X minor <br />moderate <br />major <br />Mine Location: NW14, SWyz S. 20, 39 N. - R. 8 E., NMPM <br />Wildlife Species List: (may be attached) <br />The area is currently used by waterfowl, shorebirds and small rodents. <br />Endangered Species Impacted: <br />None that are known. <br />Assessment of Impact on Wildlife: (may be attached) <br />The operation will be oY benefit to wildlife, particularly waterfowl. <br />Mine Reclamation Recommendations: (may be attached) <br />This area can be reclaimed to provide outstanding habitat for waterfowl and <br />other forms of wildlife. At the conclusion of the excavation, an estimated <br />40 surface acre lake will be formed in an area which already provides excellent <br />waterfowl habitat. Reclamation of this 40 acre.lake should include leaving <br />several shallow areas for the establishment of aquatic vegetation and water- ' <br />fowl feeding areas. A list of vegetation desirable to waterfowl is attached. <br />Several of these plant species could be obtained locally for establishment <br />in the lake. Many plant species native along the Rio Grande River could be <br />transplanted around the lake. Some of these species include thin-leafed <br />cottonwood, Russuan olive and willows. Many other programs can also be <br />initiated, such as installing goose nesting structures, which will also <br />enhance the area for wildlife. The local wildlife conservation officer <br />should be consulted to discuss these programs. <br /> <br />Prepared by Rick Sherman and Clayton Wetherill <br /> <br />