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• ~nks and Gesso, LLC <br />EXHIBIT H -WILDLIFE INFORMATION <br />A search of the Biological and Conservation Datasystem of the Colorado Natural <br />Heritage Program (CNHP) for occurrences of significant natural communities and <br />rare, threatened, or endangered plants and animals did not reveal the presence <br />of any such natural heritage resources within the same Section, Township, and <br />Range as the proposed mining operation. The letter report of May, 2001 from <br />the CNHP is presented as Appendix A of these application materials. This report <br />does highlight the presence of one CNHP designated Potential Conservation <br />Area in the vicinity of Barr Lake, approximately 3 to 4 miles east/northeast of the <br />proposed mining location. <br />On May 18, 2001 a biological site investigation of the proposed 124th Estates <br />Sand and Gravel Mine was conducted and concluded that, based on current U.S. <br />Fish and Wildlife Service guidelines, there is no potential critical habitat for the <br />Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse within this location. A copy of the letter report, <br />which summarizes the Preliminary Site Investigation, is presented as Appendix B <br />of these application materials. <br />Because of the presence of a colony of black-tailed prairie dogs that inhabits the <br />dry, sandy area within the pit of the historic mine, and because the western <br />burrowing owl is known to be a summer migratory resident of Colorado, often <br />found near black-tailed prairie dog colonies, a survey will be conducted in late <br />July, 2001 to determine if this species of special concern is present at the site. If <br />any individuals of this species are found to be present, initial disturbance of the <br />site will not occur between April 30 and November 1 of any year. <br />124 Estates -Regular 112 Application 01029.WD <br />124`" Estates Partners 17 August 2001 <br />