PERMFILE118180

• Permit No: M1977036
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Name: APPLICATION FOR MINING & RECLAMATION PERMIT
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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SECTION H - WILDLIFE
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The subject area, especially along the river, does
provide some cover for wildlife habitats. The following
mammals have been observed on numerous occasions: mice,
Norway or Brown rat, skunks and a few muscrats. Few sight-
ings of the red fox have been made.
All of the above animals are quite common in Colorado,
with two bf them considered severe pests (mice and Norway
or Brown rat).
Of the Avian species, some duck frequent the area,
again mainly along the river. Some unidentifed FrinRillids
(sparrow forms) were also observed. Few, large existing
cottonwoods along the river provide a habitat for a number
of magpies. No endangered species such as the peregrine
falcon have been observed on or near the subject property.
The same applies for the black-footed ferret; no sightings by
anyone have ever been recorded.
Impact and Reclamation
Through tree planting-revegetation and total reclamation
process, as discussed earlier, including new lake areas to
be created, new and additional wildlife habitats will be
added in the area. The newly created lake area will improve-
add new habitat for numerous species considered important to
man (ducks, geese and related waterfowl).
In addition, the lake
namely, fish, to the future
of the area.
will add a new form of wildlife;
enjoyment and recreational use
Conclusion
The proposed Greeley Sand and Gravel mining and reclama-
tion activity will not have any significant impact upon
Colorado wildlife.
On the contrary, the reclamation program will enhance,
add and open new habitats for wildlife and at the same time
it will provide a new natural recreational resource for man.
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