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reclamation. Colowyo is not only concerned with preserving land <br />• values, but is also committed to improving their rangeland and <br />aesthetic values. <br />Colowyo contracted with Colorado State University in 1975 to <br />conduct a comprehensive revegetation study at the mine site. This <br />research has been developed for the improvement of reclamation and <br />revegetation techniques. Colorado State University has evaluated <br />the reestablishment of native plant species, especially shrubs on <br />disturbed lands. The efforts of this research work and the <br />knowledge gained from it are being applied to the ongoing <br />revegetation program at Colowyo. <br />Colowyo also works closely with numerous governmental agencies <br />involved in research dedicated to the improvement of reclamation <br />and environmental control procedures. Colowyo has cooperated with <br />graduate and research work undertaken by several Colorado <br />universities and colleges, such as, Colorado State University and <br />University of Colorado. Extensive study and research work has been <br />conducted on soils, overburden, archaeology, seismic effects of <br />blasting, rock stability, vegetation, wildlife, weather, <br />hydrology, and air quality. <br />Colowyo employs three full time professionals and up to five <br />seasonal employees to plan, monitor and supervise the land <br />restoration programs. Colowyo owns all of the equipment necessary <br />to perform all phases of reclamation. <br />From the outset of operations, Colowyo has regarded its planned <br />reclamation program as one of the highest priorities of the mining <br />operation. <br />Description of Organization of Permit Application <br />Colowyo has carefully chosen the format for this application. The <br />application is arranged for easy reference to specific sections of <br />the Colorado regulations. Where applicable, cross-references have <br />been furnished to avoid redundancy and to facilitate the review. <br />Supplemental information, not included in the typed text of the <br /> <br />11 <br />