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<br />RECLAMATION RECOMMENDATIONS: <br />it is our understanding that gravel will be mined from the pit for <br />approximately ~j0 more years. Upon completion of mining the site will be <br />reclaimed for use as dryland grazing. <br />Topsoil overburden should be removed and stockpiled in a non-erosive <br />configuration to be used during final reclamation. If topsoil stockpiles <br />are to remain for more than 2 years they should be seeded to grass and kept <br />free of noxious weeds until used for reclamation. <br />As final reclamation begins slopes should be graded back to 3:1 or flatter <br />and topsoil spread to a minimum depth of 6 inches over scarified gravel, <br />depending upon available topsoil overburden. Seed should be planted in the <br />fall after Oct.l0th or in the spring before May 1st. according to the <br />enclosed SCS Grass Seeding Worksheet (CO- ECS-5). It is best to plant the <br />seed in using a grass drill. If the seed is to be broadcast the seeding <br />rate must be doubled. Slopes should be mulched with 1 ton/acre of weed free <br />hay or straw immediately after seeding. The mulch should be disced in to <br />anchor it from the wind. <br />The disturbed area should be kept free of noxious weeds during gravel <br />mining and for a period of a least 3 years following reclamation. <br />If you require further assistance please contact this office. <br />~~~ ~~ <br />Mark Volt <br />District Conservationist. <br />