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RE: Adequacy Review -•hmann Sand and Gravel Mine, M-20•-017 Faye 2 <br />The small prairie dog town which is within the mining limits is presently limited to the low berms <br />surrounding the ditch, and therefore is within the already described 25-foot setback area. As <br />mentioned earlier, the option of relocation is unfortunately not available. Due to their location, the <br />prairie dogs will not be disturbed by the mining operations. However, if it becomes necessary, we <br />will employ approved methods of euthanasia for removal. <br />A wildlife and wetland survey completed by Savage and Savage in January 2001 concluded that <br />there is no burrowing owl habitat on either the Lohmann or the French properties. This survey was <br />included with the application materials. Neighboring properties host prairie dog towns, so if the <br />small prairie dog town mentioned earlier must be removed, any bald eagles or ferruginous hawks <br />which travel through this area would still have a readily available food source. Therefore, we feel <br />that no new surveys are necessary. <br />We contacted the Colorado Natural Heritage Program (CNHP) and requested information on any <br />occurrences of threatened or endangered plants or animals at this site. The CNHP concluded in <br />their letter dated Januay 17 that "no dccumented ray e or imperiled occurrences of plants or <br />animals, including Threatened and Endangered species, have been located in the area of interest." <br />Their response letter was also included in the application materials. <br />We believe that we have adequately addressed all of the concerns of the Colorado Division of <br />Wildlife through all of our previous efforts. If you have any questions, or require additional <br />information, please call me at 303-287-4656, extension 18. <br />Sincerely, <br />.C_/r ' ' <br />Lynn E. yer <br />Regulat Manager <br />cc: Carl Mount, Division of Minerals and Geology <br />Mike Sherman, Division of Wildlife <br />Mike Babler, Division of Wildlife <br />R.A. Everist, L.G. Everist, Inc. <br />Dennis.Fields, Andesite Rock Company <br />Banks and Gesso <br />Weld County Clerk and Recorder <br />LM/LOH-dowcomments-dmggs-071201 -via facsimile and Certified Mail 7000 0520 0019 0618 8555 <br />