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~. United States <br />r~i Department of <br />• ~~ Agriculture <br />Soil P.O. Box 880 <br />Conservation Glenwood Springs, Colorado <br />Service 81601 <br />January 17, 1980 <br />Mr. J. D. Kreissler <br />Elam Construction Co. <br />1225 South 7th Street <br />Grand Junction, CO 81501 <br />Dear Mr. Kreissler: <br /> <br />I have reviewed the area to be used for a gravel pit known as the <br />Vagneur Pit, <br />Attached are a soils map of the area and a copy of the soil series <br />which are in the NE4 of Sec 16 T 9S, R85W. These are on our photo <br />number D%C-2JJ-81. <br />The soils in this area, 28C and 28F, are the best suited for a <br />gravel operation. Top soils should be stock piled and used for <br />• top soiling when the operation is completed. <br />Side slopes should be graded to a minimum of 2 to 1 and preferably to <br />3 to 1. They should be top filled with top soil and seeded with a <br />non-irrigated grass. This area receives approximately 15 to 20 inches <br />of precipitation annually. <br />Grasses such as Nordan Crested Wheatgrass at a rate of 10 lb. o£ pure <br />live seed (PIS) per acre or Pubescent Wheatgrass at 18 lb. o£ PIS <br />would work best. There are many other grasses that would do well <br />on this site, but availability may be a determining factor at the <br />time of planting. <br />Shrubs such as black sage, low rabbit or tall rabbit brush will also <br />do well. The grass should be planted in a firm clean seedbed. If <br />grasses are to be broadcasted the amount should be doubled. <br />Grass seeding should be done in the late fall (October). The grass <br />will be dormant during the winter and sprout in the spring. <br />Sincerely, <br />aye ~' <br />Stanle Woodyaxrl <br />• O District Conservationist <br />VSW/te <br />Attach. <br />~ ; ; U: . <br />;L'~_ <br />