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J associated with development and will result in a net gain in wetland acreage followmg reclamation. We support that plan. Only native plant species should be used for revegetation, and establishment of undesirable im'aders such as tamarix and Russian olive should be suppressed. We recommend permanent fencing of all wetlands following construction to reduce the negative impacts of livestock overuse currently occurring on the property. Such fencing should be built to wildlife standards. available upon request from the Division of Wildlife. Excavation of the gravel pit will result in the creation of a large pond followine completion of the project. The creation of impoundments within the Floodplain can result in se\ere negative impacts to native fishes, including threatened and endangered species like [he Colorado pikeminnow, razorback sucker and humpback chub. The developer has consulted with the USFWS on this subject. A conceptual agreement to minimize impacts on Colorado River native fishes was reached, and [he pit will be connected to the River using a "Texas crossing° inlet u-ith multiple outlets. This is t:xpected to integrate the pond with the River, creating a self sustaining system maintained by natural Flood events. We defer to the technical expertise of the USFWS on this issue but recommend an access agreement be granted in perpetuity by the petitioner to maintain [he integrity of that system. The petitioner should be aware that the Division of Wildlife has enacted regulations prohibiting the stocking of non-native fishes in ponds within the Colorado River tloodplain should that be a future consideration. As always, the Division of Wildlife thanks you for the opportunity to comment on significant wildlife issues related to development. We appreciate the efforts this developer has made in consulting at an early date with the various State and Federal agencies concerned with wildlife and wetlands issues. Adherence to the recommendations listed above and those provided by the USFWS and US Army Corps of Engineers will reduce the negative impacts of development in this critical wildlife habitat. Sincerely, "--~- \,, r f -' ~~ ~ - r t .- ~ -- Paull. Creeden. Wildlife Manager Glade Park Distract xc: Yamashita Martinez USFWS- Grand Jct. USACOE- Grand Jct. GJ Pipe UI:I'AIt I'A11iN'I'111 ~.\I'I~K ~\I KI tiul!Kl'Id GicF w:dJmi I .~~~uii.'.c Uur.. •. \'.'11.111.11'1'. Cf/MMIS510N Chud I r~.ns. rh.iirmen • Mark I aV:J lc~ Hii. t'hau I1c m:uJ lil.nk ~i~lcl u. Rick fnamm. Mnnher • I'hillp lames. Memher • \tn na nn.. K.du q~~~u lima. Mrniher •:\iw•I,I ti.J.v.u \t.mbr •I(~~6mi \h••u u.h,~ i \I~nu•, i