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The CDOW is not aware of any federally listed threatened or endangered species habitat that will be impacted by <br />the proposed drill site activity. Much of the Big Elk Exploration azea is in big game winter range, however, we do <br />not anticipate lasting impacts to winter range if the drill sites are reclaimed. <br />The CDOW has reviewed the typical seed mix that you attached with your letter. This seed mix, which contains <br />primarily native grasses and alfalfa, is desirable for wildlife including Columbian sharp-tailed grouse. We <br />recommend against revegetating with aggressive grasses such as crested wheatgrass, smooth brome, or intermediate <br />wheatgrass because these grasses out-compete other species and do not provide good wildlife habitat. <br />Please contact me at 276-3338 or Liza Rossi at 871-2861 if you have additional questions or would like to schedule <br />a site visit to determine a more suitable location for the two points within '/. mile of lek sites. <br />Again, we appreciate the opportunity to comment on Twentymile Coal's proposed Big Elk Exploration Area. <br />Since <br />~ ~ C- _ <br />James M. Haskins <br />Acting Area Wildlife Manager <br />Steamboat Springs <br />Cc: Velarde, Area IQ Rossi <br />