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<br />March 3, 1986 <br />Mr. David C. Shelton <br />Page 4 <br />1983 (COnt.) <br /> <br />Total acres reclaimed for 1983 was less than one-half acre. <br />1984 <br />Mining plan consisted of part dredging and part using a Sauerman operation <br />to extract gravel. We did no[ disturb any additional land because we were <br />digging deeper in places that had already been excavated. <br />Reclamation consisted of sloping shore line on northwest side of pit, which <br />amounted to about a half acre. <br />19x5 <br />Mining plan consisted of using a Sauerman operation to extract gravel. We <br />did not disturb any additional land because we were digging deeper in places that <br />had already been excavated. <br />Reclamation consisted of a minimal amount of bank sloping on the northwest <br />corner of pit. <br />Summary and Appraisal of Reclamation Efforts <br />We believe that our reclamation efforts so far have been successful. <br />Almost all of the bank areas that have been sloped and topped out have <br />numerous forms of vegetation growing on them with a minimum of cost. <br />The rainbow trout that were stocked in the pit initially, have grown from <br />two to four inches in length to over 20 inches now. <br />Additionally, a few other varieties of small minnows and fresh water shrimp <br />have appeared, providing the trout with a very good source of food. <br />Each year there has been an increase of different vari'eti'es of waterfowl, <br />and other birds. <br />As the body of water has grown, we have also seen more Canadian gees using <br />the pit and more nesting occuri'ng on adjacent areas. <br />In effect, we are not only accomplishing our reclamation goals, but are <br />creating an ecosystem that did not exist before. <br />Also, the recreational possibilities of this area are becoming more apparent. <br />We have created an excellent fishing area, and even though we have not opened it <br />to the public, we let our employees and their families us it on weekends. <br />I'n summary, we believe that our reclamation efforts have been successful <br />and will continue to be. We also believe that reclaiming mining areas is a very <br />beneficial and positive thing to do. <br />Sincerely, <br />Qr,,,,_' <br />Mathias Concrete, lnc. <br />Thomas G. Mathias <br />President <br />TGM:kc <br />