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^ ANNUAL REPORT RECEIVED <br /> Permit No: M-1985-211 <br /> Operation Name: Berthoud Pink Quarry MAY 0 2001 <br /> Division of lyinerals and Ceolor. <br /> Map Summary: There have been no changes to the map on file with the Division of Minerals and 3eology. <br /> Current Disturbances: There have been no significant changes to the current disturbances reflect on the maps on file <br /> with the Division of Minerals and Geology. <br /> New Disturbances for the Upcoming Year: We do not anticipate significantly varying our curren ly disturbed areas <br /> beyond what we have previously mapped for the Division of Minerals and Geology. As of the date f this report, there <br /> are no plans to open-up any new quarrying areas on the lands contained under this permit. <br /> Reclamation Accomplished To Date and During the Preceding Year: <br /> To Date: All reclamation"to date" has been reported to, and is in the files of, the Division of Minerals and <br /> Geology. <br /> During the Preceding Year: The quarries in Berthoud were being mined on an intermitter , on-going basis and <br /> we did not actively reclaim the areas last year <br /> Many of the areas in the Berthoud quarries have, over the years, spontaneously reclaimed themselves without any <br /> active reclamation on our part. As Mother Nature takes its course and trees and native vegetation re-seeds itself into <br /> disturbed areas, the trees, plants and grasses are encouraged to grow and we try not to disturb the new growth. <br /> Reclamation Planned During the Coming Year: At this time, no reclamation is anticipated to occur for these quarries <br /> in the coming year. Limited mining is conducted each year, which results in minimal disturbance to the area. Any <br /> reclamation that is undertaken in the next year will most likely be for ground stabilization within and around the quarries <br /> rather than final reclamation. <br /> In accordance with our permit, reclamation will occur in stages as the quarries are depleted It is difficult, <br /> however, to determine a timetable for the actual depletion of an area or part of an area in our quarries. <br /> As preparation for future reclamation, we regularly participate in the Conservation Tree Planting Program <br /> sponsored by the Colorado State Forest Service in conjunction with the Big Thompson Soil Cons ation District. With <br /> this program we are able to purchase seedlings and grow them for future replanting in our quarries according to the plans <br /> the forest service has developed for conservation purposes including erosion control and reforestati . <br /> Operations Status: We operate the Berthoud quarries on an intermittent basis. Mining in these quarries occurs less than <br /> 180 days per year when the weather is fair and the area can be typically found without snow, frost, ce, much <br /> precipitation, extremely low temperatures or high winds. Therefore, we have no concrete beginning or cessation dates to <br /> report. <br /> Sufficiency of Financial Warranty: Our reclamation bond is guaranteed by an irrevocable letter o credit from the <br /> Berthoud National Bank, Berthoud, Colorado, and on file with the Division of Minerals and Geolo , acknowledging the <br /> liability at$12,000.00. We believe at this time that this is a sufficient value. <br /> it <br />