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EXHIBIT E -RECLAMATION PLAN This section follows the requirements outlined in Section 6.4.5. The proposed mining and reclamation plan focuses on minimizing the ecological impacts of mining, minimizing the length of time of impact, and maximizing long-term benefits. Type(s) and methods of reclamation Aggregate developed the reclamation plan in conjunction with the landowners, based on the depth and configuration of the gravel resource and the landowners' plans for the property. These proposed plans aze founded on the idea that mining in the river floodplain actually affords a tremendous opportunity to restore and enhance river condors through creative extraction, processing and reclamation techniques. Reclamation will include a series of ponds and wetlands. Please refer to the Reclamation Plan Map for acreages. Aggregate will create the wetlands using the following techniques: The wash basins will be allowed to fill with silts to an elevation slightly above groundwater level. This creates the conditions to establish amarsh/wet meadow/woody riparian ecosystem. The edge of the reservoirs adjacent to the St. Vrain Creek corridor will be graded to create shoreline benches. Aggregate will then scarify the bare mineral soil in late spring. This will help emulate the effects of flooding and stimulate [he establishment of native trees. These wetlands will extend [he riparian area along the creek corridor and enhance the wildlife habitat. Protection of Yah~able Habitat Anderson & Company prepared a comprehensive environmental inventory prior to devising the reclamation plan for this property. This inventory addressed: environmental impacts, recreational resources, wildlife, open space, adjacent landowners, water rights, natural resources, views, habitats and the potential for future land development. In order to minimize environmental impacts, Aggregate will preserve the majority of the existing riparian area (refer to Mining Plan Map for location of preservation area) and monitor the condition of the trees to be preserved. If they appeared stressed by dewatering activity, supplemental imgation water or groundwater pumped from the pits will be applied. A comparison of the proposed post-mining land use to other Jand uses in the vicinity After mining, the site will be developed as a series of ponds and wetlands for open space preservation. This open space will provide a land use which is compatible with the adjacent open space, agricultural and residential uses. AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES, INC. - FREDSTROM SITE 112 PERMIT PAGE -15-