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.. <br />.~ <br /> <br />STATE OF COLORADO <br />BiII Owens, Governor <br />DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES <br />DIVISION OF WILDLIFE <br />AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER <br />Russell George, Director <br />Coorado Springs Service Center <br />2126 North Weber Street <br />Colorado Springs, Coorado 80907 <br />Telephone: (719) 717-5200 <br />RECEIVED <br />August 29, 2001 <br />AUG 3 0 2001 <br />Nlr. James Stevens <br />Division of Minerals and Geology <br />Division of Minerals and Geology <br />1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 <br />Denver, CO 80203 <br />Subject: Elbert County, Belveal Gravel Pit, File No. M-2001-056 <br />For old/ife- <br />ForPeople <br />The Division has reviewed the above referenced permit application and is familiar with the site. <br />We offer the following comments for your consideration. As with all areas that have been disturbed, the <br />possibility of infestation by noxious weeds is more likely to occur. A plan to control the growth and <br />expansion of these plants may need to be developed. The Division also suggests that the seed mix used <br />for revegetation reflect the existing species composition on the property. The seeding of native plants for <br />revegetation is encouraged, therefore we discourage the use of Smooth Brome, anon-native plant, for <br />reclamation plans. The use of fertilizer may also promote plant growth in reclaimed areas. <br />The Division appreciates having this opportunity for input. Please feel free to contact me at <br />(719)227-5227 if you have questions or require additional information. <br />Sincere <br />i~~~y` _ <br />Shannon Albeke <br />Habitat Biologist <br />Cc: Warren Cummings, DWM <br />DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, Greg E Walther, Executive Director <br />WILDLIFE COMMISSION, Rick Enstrom, Chair • Robert Shoemaker, Vice-Chair • Marianna Raftopoulos, Secretary <br />Members, Bernard Black • Tom Burke • Philip James • Brad Phelps • OINe Valdez <br />Ex-Officio Members, Greg E. Walther and Don Ament <br />