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STATE OF COLORADO <br />Bill Owens, Governor <br />DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES <br />DIVISION OF WILDLIFE <br />AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER <br />Bruce McCloskey, Acting Director <br />6060 Broadway <br />Denver, Colorado 80216 <br />Telephone: (303)297-1192 <br />February 18, 2004 <br />Mr. Harry H. Posey <br />Division of Minerals and Geology <br />1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 <br />Denver, CO 80203 <br />FEB 1 g ~ <br />Division at Minerals and Geology <br />RE: Lincoln County, Lofdahl, File No. M-2004-001 <br />Dear Mr. Posey: <br />~-J w <br />GO~~O <br />b <br />vqy <br />0,;, OF `~ <br />For [fildlife- <br />ForPeople <br />The above referenced minerals application fora 9.6 acre gravel mine has been reviewed by my staff and an <br />on-site evaluation has been performed. It does not appear that the excavation of aggregate materials at this <br />site will have a significant impact to resident and migrating wildlife. Additionally, there are no known <br />threatened or endangered wildlife species known to occupy or visit this area. <br />We would like to make the following recommendations for your consideration. First, topsoil should be <br />stockpiled and seeded with a temporary seed mix to prevent loss until ready for use in the reclamation <br />process. Control of noxious weeds during both the mining and reclamation phase should be actively pursued <br />to prevent infestation on site and in the surrounding area. The site should be reclaimed as native short grass <br />prairie and should be graded to match the surrounding topography to the extent practical. Selection of an <br />appropriate seed mix can be accomplished in consultation with local NRCS personnel. Finally, the site <br />should be fenced to restrict access by livestock until proper vegetative cover is achieved and bond is released. <br />Thank you for providing us the opportunity to comment. Please feel free to contact us should you have any <br />questions or require additional information. <br />Sincerely, <br />~~~ <br />Bruce McClosk <br />Acting Director <br />cc: Mark Konishi, Regional Manager <br />Dave Clippinger, Area Wildlife Manager <br />Warren Cummings, District Wildlife Manager <br />DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, Russell George, Executive Director <br />WILDLIFE COMMISSION, Rick Enstrom, Chair • Philip James, Uce-Chair • Olive Valdez, Secretary <br />Members, Bernard Black • Tom Burke • Jeffrey Crawford • Brad Phelps • Robert Shoemaker. Ken Torres <br />6r-Officio Members, Russell George and Don Ament <br />