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<br /> <br />The following information pertaining to wildlife is provided for use by <br />• the Land Reclamation Board in their consideration of a mining permit <br />far __ Corn Conctrurtion Comp~,v (Gravel Pitl <br />The Colorado Division of Wildlife does hereby find, to the best of our <br />knowledge, that the impact of the proposed mining operation on wildlife <br />will be <br />X minor <br />moderate <br />major <br />Mina Location: Delta County, Colorado. North of Delta NE'„ SIJ'„ and NW'„ <br />SE; of Section 7, T 15 S, R 95 W, 6th Principle Meridian. <br />Wildlife Species List: (may be attached) <br />Gambel's Quail Raccoon Mallard Miscellaneous Shorebirds <br />Pheasant Beaver Canada Goose Miscellaneous Waterfowl <br />Cottontail Rabbit Muskrat Misc. Song- Mule deer <br />Endangered Species Impacted: birds <br />None that are known. <br />Assessment of Impact on Wildlife: Gravel pit operations will physically destroy <br />• riparian habitat and cause listed wildlife to leave the immediate area. Most <br />species should adjust and return to utilize peripheral habitat not ph,psically <br />damaged by the operation. <br />Mine Reclamation Recommendations: (may be attached) All possible topsoil <br />should be replaced as the area is reclaimed so that natural riparian vegetation can <br />reclaim the area. Any islands damaged that were formally in the rive^ channel <br />should be reconstructed. With the cooperation of the Division of Wildlife, a <br />series of ponds may be constructed on the northern portion of the affected lands. <br />Such ponds would possibly require specific seed plantings. With the exception of <br />any ponds to be constructed, the area should be returned to as near the natural <br />appearance as possible. <br />. Prepared by George H. Bock Title District Wildlife Manager <br />Date December 4, 1978 <br />