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~/'I <br />STATE OF COLORADO ~ ~ ' 1 <br />Bill Owens, Governor W <br />DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES <br />DIVISION OF WILDLIFE <br />AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER <br />Bruce McCloskey, Director <br />Southeast Region <br />4255 Sinton Road <br />Colorado Springs, CO 80907 <br />719-227-5200 <br />October 31, 2006 <br />b~k,~w <br />R~ ~~,~~D <br />~,~ <br />~oiri,~ ~+f, <br />l ' ~~~~~ , <br />For ilrldlife- <br />For People <br />Berhan M. Keffelew, Environmental Protection Specialist <br />Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety <br />1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 <br />Denver, Colorado 80903 <br />(303)866=3567- -- -- - - - ----- - - -- -- -- - -- - - - <br />Subject: LaFazge West, Inc., Sundance Sand and Gravel Resource, File No. M-2006-073 <br />Deaz Sir: <br />The Colorado Division of Wildlife is in receipt of the above referenced permit application and is familiaz with the <br />site. <br />Short-grass prairie is an important habitat type that is quickly being developed in the Colorado Springs area. This <br />area is used by deer, elk, black bear, mountain lion, coyote and numerous other species. This type of surface <br />extraction activity can have temporary impacts to wildlife. However, with proper reclamation efforts, including the <br />re-establishment of native vegetation, these areas can be restored to provide suitable wildlife habitat. <br />Black-tailed prairie dogs have been known to exist in this area. If towns with active burrows lie within the azea to <br />be developed, the DOW recommends that the prairie dogs either be relocated or euthanized before any dirt moving <br />begins. Since burrowing owls (a state threatened spceies) can occupy prairie dog towns during the spring and <br />summer (March -October), we recommend their presence be determined with a survey. If discovered, dirt moving <br />should be done from November 1-February 28, after these birds have migrated. Our staff is unaware of any <br />known federally threatened or endangered species that live on the property. <br />Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact District <br />Wildlife Manager, Steve Cooley, at (719) 227-5282. <br />Sincerely, <br />Shaun ~~~ <br />Area Wildlife Manager <br />xc: File <br />SE Region <br />Steve Cooley <br /> <br />DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, Russell George, F~afive Director <br />WILDLIFE COMMISSION, Jefiey Crawford, Chair • Tom Burke, Vpe Chair. Claire O'Neal, Seaefary <br />Members, Robert Bray • Brad Coors • Rids FJrstram . Ridrard Ray • James MrMaly • Ken Torres <br />Ex Officio Members, Russell George and Don Amerrt <br />