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Parker/Dersham Project Wildlife Assessment Executive Summary The proposed mineral extraction plan for the Hall-Irwin ParkedDersham site identifies mining two parcels east of Weld County Road 23.5 and -west of the existing Hall-Irwin mineral extraction operations. The Parker and Dersham parcels are isolated from the South Platte River and riparian corridor by the active mining operations. The pazcels do not contain any waters of the United States or wetlands. Currently, the parcels `are dominated by ruderal herbaceous weedy species. There is no significant vegetation or topographic stratification that contributes to wildlife habitat. The Parker parcel will be reclaimed to an upland configuration similaz to that existing currently. The Dersham parcel will be sluny_walled and developed as.water storage. A dry- land seed mix will be seeded within the upland areas of the reclaimed site. The water-area within the reservoir will serve as wildlife habitat for waterfowl and other bird species and the fringes' of the reservoir will be used by mammal, bird, ceptile, and amphibian species. Control and/or removal of noxious and weedy species during the project;. and the replacement of desirable graminoid, fort, shrub, and tree species during reclamation, .will result in enhancement of wildlife habitat on the project site. Introduction- Savage and Savage conducted a wildlife assessment for the Hall-Irwin Parker/Dersham project site on May 26, 2005. Weather during the site investigation was warm, dry, and clear with temperatures in the mid 80's (°F). ,; Site Description The Pazker/Dersham project site consists. of two pazcels comprising approximately 53 acres contained within Section 36; Township I North, Range 67 West of the 6a` Prime Meridian, Weld County, Colorado. The properties aze bounded on the north, south, and. west by fence lines, and on the east by Hall-Irwin's Baseline Resources site. Currently, the proposed Pazker/Dersham Resource site has ongoing land uses including an auto' mechanic shop and oil and gas wellheads. (Pazker/Dersham Site General Location Map) .. Topography and Geomorphic Features The Parker and Dersham pazcels are situated on the primary alluvial terrace of the South Platte River, located 0.75 miles east of the project site. The parcels aze generally flat and slope gently. to the east. `Phere aze no surface drainages or significant. remnant drainage features on the parcels. Other topographic features include azeas that have been filled for structures, leveled for pastures or excavated for farm uses. The mining operation has placed, material stockpiles along the boundaries of the pazcels.