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Mr. R. Cattany <br />10/18/07 <br />Page 3 of 3 <br />conditions during 2007 allowed the collection of several water quality samples <br />in Windy Gulch. A report will be prepared for the 2006 and 2007 water <br />quality sampling results and provided to DRMS when the report is complete. <br />Results to date indicate that the stream bypass work done in 2002-03 has <br />been effective in improving stream water quality in Windy Gulch. <br />3. Monitoring, management and control of Canadian thistle infestations in select <br />spots of site reciamation areas is being continued when appropriate. It is <br />expected that elimination of the thistle in these areas will be difficult, if not <br />likely impossible, to achieve. Site inspection and herbicide spray control of <br />identified thistle areas will continue when identified and deemed necessary. <br />Site inspections during 2007 identified several isolated thistle infestations on <br />reclaimed areas; this is further evidence that the problem will not be _ <br />-- -- comp etely eliminated,-but can be reasonati y controlled- - - - <br />4. Other stormwater surface drainage features in the project site were inspected <br />during 2007. Silt removal and minor ditch repair in an area along the East <br />diversion ditch for the lower tailings site has been completed and <br />observations subsequent to the work indicates that the issue has been <br />resolved. This work along with some minor regrading work on the 9360 <br />waste rock dump top was completed in late 2006. An area of minor water <br />ponding (less than 1/10 of an acre) was observed on the 9360 dump; this has <br />been resolved based on observations during the Spring 2007 runoff season. <br />No other surface water management issues were identified during 2007 and <br />all stormwater management structures appear to be functional and in <br />operating order. <br />5. Based upon the very low level of physical reclamation activity during 2007, an <br />update map is not being filed with this report. <br />END OF REPORT <br />P.O. Box 96, 6RANT9, NM 67020 Tee: (5051 287-4456 FAX: (505) 287-9209 <br />