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• iiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiii • <br />Fri, May 4, 2001 5:35 PM <br />From: Miller, Libbie <libbie.miller@state.co.us> <br />To: 'Loretta Van Norstrand' <vann@springsips.com> <br />Date: Friday, May 4, 2001 1:27 PM <br />Subject: RE: bald eagles milner <br />I did receive the fax you sent me, which I found interesting as is was the '^1 <br />first time i had seen this information. On April 18, 2001 I received a~ ' T~ <br />packet Erom ~ and it does not include the information chat you faxed. I 3j(.' pl <br />am in the process of trying co identify some of D2~G's procedural practices <br />and ensure they receive the correct species information. ~~ ' <br />Anyhow, bottom line is that I am not ignoring you. I apologize for the <br />delay getting back to you, but I am waiting (coincidentally that you brought <br />is upl on some more detailed information reference the golden eagle nest <br />sites so that I can co~letely address the issues you've asked about. My <br />records do not show the nest that you mention that is Located within 1/4 <br />mile of the proposed pit. The closest documvsited golden eagle site I have <br />in my records is quite a ways west of the pit and on the north side of US <br />Hwy. 40. However, while not common, i[ is possible that the CROW has never <br />been nocif ied of this Bice. Lf you can provide me with additional <br />information as to where this site is, so I can verify is I would be greatly <br />appreciative. <br />Reference your additional questions. <br />11 There aze greater sandhill cranes that forage throughout much of the <br />Yampa Aiver zipazian areas throughout the spring, sunnier, and fall. Based <br />on the records chat I have, the 1.1 miles indicated for the neazest nest <br />site is accurate information. The proposed pit should not have a <br />significant negative unpacc on the overall existing greater sandhill crane <br />habitats in the area or the species copulation in this area. <br />2) There is an elk migration corridor des ignaced corridor identified to the <br />northeast of the property that pertains to elk movement up and down the Elk <br />River drainage. There is also an elk migration corridor identified to the <br />southwest of the proposed pit site chat pertains to elk movement along the <br />Miller Spring Creek drainage. The proposed pit should not have a <br />significant negative i~act on the overall existing elk habitats in the azea <br />or the species population in this area. <br />3) When I obtain more information on the golden eagle nest site in question, <br />I'll get back co you. The CROW does have some suggested guidelines and <br />ground use restricticns that :nay be applicable. <br />4) The closest bald eagle nest, as you and I have discussed is roughly 3/4 <br />to 1 mile upstream from the proposed pit. The nest mentioned within the <br />information you faxed to me is most likely the second closest bald eagle <br />nest site. While the closer proximity is important from a wildlife <br />standpoint, the proposed pit should not have any significant negative in@act <br />on chat pazticulaz nesting pair. Furthermore, CROW bald eagle management <br />guidelines are typically limited from 1/4 to ac most 1/2 mile from the nest <br />lice. Federal management guidelines for bald eagles aze more permissive <br />with 1/4 mile being the distance where restrictions to activities aze <br />i~lemented and enforced. Again, the proposed pit should also not have a <br />significant Lang-term negative impacts on the existing bald eagle habitats <br />in the azea or the species population in this azea. <br />Page 1 of 2 <br />