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• • MINED LAND WILDLIFE STATFI4ENT/EVALUATION (Revised) for limited impact and select regular mine applications The following information pertaining to wildlife is provided for use by Mined Land Recl:~mation Board in their consideration of a mining pezmit for: Fillmore Pit/ sand and gravel ~• 24, T. 21S, R. 61W in Pueblo county Name/Type and Location of Mine (Legal) wildlife Species list: Cottontail rabbit,rnyote and assorted other small manmals; dove, scaled quail, horned lark and other assorted small birds; red-tailed hawk and other raptor species utilize trees found on eastern boundary; numerous waterfowl species and amphibians are found in wetland on eastern boundary. EndangereLl/critical species/impacted: None known Critical habitats/vegetative communities impacted: An extremely vital wetland is adjac~it to the proposed area on the eastern boundary. This habitat is rather unique for the shortgrass prairie environment that the pit is to be located. It is identified on the map as a spring numbered 4399. Assessment of impact: Mining of the entire 48 arsev will likley result in changes to surfaa~ runoff. This will impact the wetland area if provisions are not in place to ~~rotect the topography of the eastern boundary of the proposed pit area. Displacement of waterfowl and birds of prey should be minimized if a buffer zone is provided along the eastern boundary. Mine Reclamation recommendations (include key species habitats for which restoration is designed). The natural drainage and resulting wetland from the spring along the eastern boundary should not be disturbed. A buffer zone of 100 to 200 yards between mining activities and the wetland should be maintained. No change to the natural topography within this buffer zone should be permitted. • Prepared ny: Johnny Tonko, District Wildlife Manager Date: July 27, 1989 Date: -•J~- u nvvpr esseo within 1 year. roonati approval of application.