PERMFILE137927

• Permit No: M2001056
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Date: 9/4/2001
• From: DMG
• To: ELBERT CNTY ROAD & BRIDGE SIMLA DIV
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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STATE OF COLORADO
Bill Owens, Governor
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WILDLIFE
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Russell George, Director
Coorado Springs Service Center
2126 North Weber Street
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907
Telephone: [phone]
August 29, 2001
Mr. James Stevens
Division of Minerals and Geology
1313 Sherman Street, Room 215
Denver, CO 80203

RECEIVE®
AUG 3 0 2001
Division of Minerals and Geology
Subject: Elbert County, Belveal Gravel Pit, File No. M-2001-056
For ~!dlife-
For People
The Division has reviewed the above referenced permit application and is fazniliaz with the site.
We offer the following comments for your consideration. As with all areas that have been disturbed, the
possibility of infestation by noxious weeds is more likely to occur. A plan to control the growth and
expansion of these plants may need to be developed. The Division also suggests that the seed mix used
for revegetation reflect the existing species composition on the property. The seeding of native plants for
revegetation is encouraged, therefore we discourage the use of Smooth Brome, anon-native plant, for
reclamation plans. The use of fertilizer may also promote plant growth in reclaimed azeas.
The Division appreciates having this opportunity for input. Please feel free to contact me at
[phone] if you have questions or require additional information.
Sincere
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Shannon Albeke
Habitat Biologist
Cc: Warren Cummings, DWM
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, Greg E. Walther, Executive Director
WILDLIFE COMMISSION, Rick Enstrom, Chair • Robert Shoemaker, YceLhair • Marianna Raftopoulos, Secrehary
Members, Bernard Black • Tom Burke • Philip James • Brad Phelps • Olive Valdez
F~c-Offido Members, Greg E. Walther and Don Ament