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MINED LR'dCC) WILDLIFE STATEMENT/EVALUATIO~Revised) <br />- For Limited Impact and Select Regular Mine Applications <br />The following information pertaining to. wildlife is provided for use by Mined Land <br />Reclamation Board in their consideration of a mining permit for: <br />SS4; S[V; Sec. 27, N; NFY NEq Section 33, <br />Latham-Burkett Pit/Gravel/N[~4 N~ Sec. 34, N=, SFYq SY~ Sec. 27 and SFi SFi- Sec. 28, <br />Name/Type and Location of Mine Lega T8$, R97W <br />Wildlife Species list: <br />Great blue heron Mule deer Canada goose Beaver <br />Bald eagle Coyote Nuttalls cottontail Other waterfowl <br />Great horned owl Raccoon Muskrat Passerine birds <br />Endangered/critical sp~cies/impacted: <br />Bald eagle <br />Great blue heron <br />Critical habitats/vegetative communities impacted: <br />This riparian area is composed of a dense overstory of cottorn,~od trees, <br />willows and tamarisk with an understory of native shrubs, sedges and grasses. <br />An overflow channel passes through the western age of the property as well <br />as a sizeable wetland area. <br />Assessment of impact: <br />The bald eagle utilizes the adjacent section of river as a hunting area with <br />perch trees located downstream. A great blue heron rookery is also located <br />downstream. P~equate mitigation measures need to be applied in order to re- <br />tain the habitat capability for these species as well as other wildlife in <br />this location. <br />Mine Reclamation recommendations (include key species/habitats for which restoration <br />is designed). <br />1. A minimum 100' undisturbed greenbelt should separate the pit from the river <br />and at the north end of tl~e island. A minirmun of 75' should be left on <br />- either side of the overflow channel and wetland area. <br />2. Ln addition to the greenbelt, cottonwoods and other vegetation should be left <br />around the perimeter. <br />3. TwD islands with native vegetation should be left to provide nesting areas for <br />waterfowl and passerine birds. <br />4. The pit bottom and shoreline should be irregular to enhance aquatic life forms. <br />Peninsulas are desirable. <br />5. An area 150-200' in length and sloped a 5:1 should be left at the north and <br />south ends to encourage aquatic vegetation. <br />6. Revegetation should include crottornaood trees, native shrubs and grasses. <br />Prepared by <br />Jerry L. Wolfe <br />Date: 6-19-82 <br />Submitted by: Michael R. Grode <br />Date: 6-30-82 <br />xc: <br />This statement is void if not processed within one year. <br />This analysis does not constitute approval of application. <br />J. Leslie <br />J. Wolfe <br />C. Grande Pre <br />(2) File - Latham- <br />Burkett Pit-Mesa <br />