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EXHIBIT A-Legal Description That portion of the SW 1/4 of Section 2, T7N, R45W of the 6th P.M. in Phillips County Colorado which lies within the confines of the banks of Frenchman Creek beginning at the west edge of Section 2 and ending at the east edge of the SW Ye of Section 2. The pit area contains a short access road in the southeast corner and a stockpile area immediately adjacent to the creek bed. Said portion of the SW 1/4 will contain approximately 9.9 acres. Delineator boundary posts will be set to mark the pit area as shown on the attached maps. EXHIBIT B -Site Description Vegetation - There is no vegetation in the actual creekbed. Native grass does occur on the banks. This bank vegetation is periodically destroyed when heavy rainfall, and the resulting creek flooding occurs. There are deciduous trees at various locations along the banks. Wildlife - No significant amount of wildlife has been encountered during any of the visits to the site. There are no known threatened or endangered species in the area. Soils Information - The Soils Conservation Service soils map shows the soil as being of the Wages- Eckley-Dix Complex. The statement is made that "these soils are so intermingled that it is not practical to map them separately." The SCS investigation reports this soil as being a good source of road fill but poor as a source for sand and gravel. However, actual excavation indicated sufficient quantities of sand and gravel for all county road purposes. Structures - There are no permanent man-made structures within 200 feet of the affected area. Water Resources - The pit site is located in the north fork Frenchman Creek. This is normally a dry creek, flowing only in periods of heavy run-off. The creek channel can vary in width from 50 feet up to 200 feet but averages 100 feet in width. During periods of heavy rainfall, the flow will enter and sweep the pit area, often depositing more gravel. Because the sand and gravel at the bottom of the creek allows rapid percolation, water will not stand more than a few days at the most. The excavation will be such that ground water elevations will not be encountered. No existing water rights will be injured. EXHIBIT C- Minino Plan Access is available off County Road 24. A short access trail will be made into the creek/pit area. Sand and gravel will be mined within the confines of the banks of the creek bed