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~,' z-~~1`:06 FROM:CDDW . 303-498-9742 <br />r <br />STATE OF CO(ARADO <br />Bill Oweoe, Governor <br />DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES <br />DIVISION OF WILDLIFE <br />.v rQUwl,orronttnvm errlnrrn <br />John Mumma, Oirccror <br />enr;n erwarmy <br />Genre, Cnlomdu 10216 <br />'rdcpMmc (303) 397-1192 <br />FN((303)294-0874 <br />August 12, 1999 <br />Cazl Mount <br />Division of Minerals & Geobgy <br />l 313 Sherman Street Room 215 <br />Denver, CO 80203 <br />TO:~B38328106 <br />FORT COLL~YS AREA OFFICE <br />J17 Wa+t Praepect <br />Fort Cdllne. Cdondo tt0331t <br />Tslepheu (970) 473-415 <br />FAX (970) d724~139 <br />RE: Jake ICauffinan & Son Inc., Wagrter/Kautiman Pit #3, File No. M-99-069 <br />Dear Mr. Mount: <br /> <br />REFER TO' <br />GO~~O <br />a~. <br />?`~~ <br />For Wi/dliJe- <br />Far People <br />1 have reviewed this Reclamation Permit Application and made a field visit to the mine site on August 6, <br />1999 with Erica Crosby (DMG). This proposed mining project will undoubtedly displace current deer <br />and small mammal inhabitants, however, l believe there is m other significam potential to negatively <br />impact wildlife or wildlife habitat. I recommcrai that any large trees presently standing and <br />accompanying downfall on the site be albwed to remain as they provide wildlife habitat including <br />perches fur roosting raptors and cover for deer, rabbits, fox, coyote, skunk9, raccoon, and reptiles. i <br />recommend the applicant replace woody vegetation (trees & shnl6s) that ere bst as a resuh ofthe mining <br />operation on a orle for one basis. For example, if you cut down 20 trees during the construction <br />operation, I suggest that you replarrt 20 trees at the Cvne of reclerzlation <br />Ttte entire proposed mining site is bceted wRhin the overall range of both mule deer and white-tailed <br />deer. 1 suggest that the site be reasonably reclaimed folbwing mining and revegetated with appropriate <br />plant species (grass, forbs, shrubs, trees) which will encourage further usage by deer. The Division of <br />Wildlife and the Natural Resource Conservation Service are available for wmment/edvice on which <br />vegetative species might be used during rcvegetation. <br />1 recommend that the final lake be constructed such as to maximize shoreline by using an irregular <br />shape which includes jetty-type structwes protruding into the pond where possible as welt as one or <br />more islands. In addition to a grading of 3h:1 v on the pond walls, we suggest also constructing <br />shallower areas (Sh:l v up to lOh:ly) which wilt encourage growth of aquatic vegetation and also <br />invertebrate prey for waterfowl Consider adding tulderwater topography/structwe (e,g. dead <br />logs/trees, ccmtrt rip-rep) to the ponds which will eacowage growth of aquatic vegetation and <br />increase the presence of invertebrates. ' <br />As always, it is suggested that care betaken dwing mining to avoid excess erosion, siltetbn, or <br />disturbance of more land.than rtecessary to accomplish the project. The Division of Wildlife appreciates <br />DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, Greg Welcher. Exowtive Director <br />W ILDL.IFE COMMISSION, Chu.* Lewis, CTlemnen • Merle LeVellry, Vice Chairmen • Renard Blade. Seueery <br />Mnnhes, Merienm, ReRopwdm, Ride Fslswm. Amold Selerer, Phil Jema, Rnhert Shoene-e <br />