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<br />The reclaimed acres were broadcast seeded with a hand broadcast seeder. <br />The area planted is detailed on Exhibit 2.41 "Annual Reclamation Map". <br />The date of planting was in the third week of October, 1984. Because weather conditions <br />deteriorated much earlier than normal last fall, the approved seed mix for the Mesa <br />Gravel Pit was not yet available when seeding should have taken place. Since Seed Mix <br />No. I for the Seneca Mine was available and it included species beneficial for erosion <br />control and soil conditioning, it was used in place of the Mesa Gravel Pit seed mix as an <br />emergency measure. The proper seed mix will be ordered earlier during the 1984 season <br />to insure its availability at time of seeding. <br />5. The type and approximate quantity of fertilizers, organic material, or soil condition- <br />ers used and location of use. <br />RESPONSE: <br />No fertilizers, organic material or soil conditioners were used during the last year the <br />the Mesa Gravel Pit. <br />6. An appraisal of the success of reclamation efforts and in the event of failure of any <br />efforts, a short narrative on the suspected or determined cause of such failure. <br />RESPONSE: <br />At this time, the reclamation seeding is entering its first full growing season. Moisture <br />has been more than adequate while seasonal temperatures have been lower than normal. <br />Seed germinating this spring has established a good stand of vegetation. Observations <br />this fall will be made to document the levels of establishment, species becoming estab- <br />lished and any remedial action necessary such a rill and gully erosion repair, spot seeding, <br />weed control or fertilizer amendments (added only if species show obvious signs of nutri- <br />ent deficiency problems). <br />-3- <br />