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ft. x 25 ft. in size per 2 surface acres of water. These islands provide cover and nesting habitat for a variety of <br />waterfowl and mammals. We also recommend that shorelines and the bottom of the reservoir be irregulazly <br />contoured. Shallow slopes of 4H:1 V with some areas having slopes no steeper than 8H:1 V will allow for <br />establishment of a variety of types of aquatic vegetation for invertebrates, fish, and waterfowl. <br />Along with gradual, irregular shorelines, we recommend revegetation of the shoreline with a variety of native trees, <br />shrubs, and wetland species. This will stabilize banks as well as allow for establishment of habitat that is beneficial <br />to a variety of waterfowl and aquatic species. <br />There are several mature cottonwoods on the proposed site. They provide valuable nesting cover and roosts for <br />turkeys, raptors, and other birds and we recommend that they remain standing both during and after construction. It <br />takes many years for these trees to reach their current size. If any trees or shrubs must be removed during mining <br />operations, we recommend they be placed in the lake upon completion of mining. These submerged structures will <br />provide habitat for fish and other aquatic wildlife. Also, we recommend replacing removed trees with like sized trees <br />of the same kind on a 1:] basis. If it is not feasible to replace the large, mature cottonwoods on a 1:1 basis, we <br />recommend replacing them with smaller trees on a 3:1 basis. <br />Since the current area is ideal for deer and turkey, we recommend that reclamation recreate habitat for these species. <br />The Division recommends native grasses, trees, shrubs and forts to replace the loss of existing habitat. Some plant <br />species that are beneficial to wild turkey and deer include: chokecherry, wild rose, plum, servicebeny, big bluestem, <br />western wheatgrass, little bluestem, and switch grass. <br />We also recommend planting trees, shrubs, and grasses so that they are mixed within the landscape. A landscape that <br />has a good mix of trees, grasses, and shrubs is more beneficial to wildlife than a landscape with all trees in one area <br />and all grasses and shrubs in others. <br />The spread and comrol of noxious weeds on the site is a concern of the CDO W and for wildlife. The CDOW <br />recommends implementing weed control practices that is available from Adams Coumy. Once mining is complete, we <br />suggest that any re-vegetation be performed with native trees, shrubs, and a mix of native grasses. <br />Once again, thank you for the opportunity to wmment on this application. If you have any questions or concerns, <br />please contact District Wildlife Manager Joe Padia at (303)291-7132. The Division of Wildlife will be available to <br />he]p during the reclamation process to improve the wildlife value of the site. <br />Sincerely, <br />Eliza re <br />Area Wildlife Manager <br />