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. Ponds were sampled for water quality when discharging or inflows/outflows were occurzing. Ponds in the permit area are typically spring-fed orseep-fed and exhibit diffuse non-concentrated areas of inflow. Often the pond outlets present the only point of concentrated flow at which flow measurements and field parameters can be obtained. Where possible, quality measurements are obtained at the pond inlet. Stagnant water in ponds was not sampled since water quality results would show the effects of evaporation and stock use and could not be used to evaluate potential mine affects. This report includes data collected specifically to meet requirements of the Division of Minerals and Geology (DMG). At the request of the DMG, minimum, maximum and average baseline data is now presented on each monitoring point listing as well as minimum, maximum and average values for the operational period ofthe monitoring point and baseline periods where applicable. The baseline values are taken from all recorded sampling events until affected by the mining operation, with operational values reflecting the period following the baseline period. OVEM Groundwater Monitoring Wells: Groundwater monitoring wells BOI, B02, and B04 through B08 are near the East Mine facilities (see Map No. 8-1). Well B07 was monitored for annual water quality pazameters as it is downstream ofthe East mine facilities. Wells BOI, B02, B04 through BO6 and Well B08 aze monitored semi-annually for water levels to assess slope stability in and around the East mine Facilities. Patterns typically associated with these wells in the past were again evident during the 2001 monitoring year. B03 is blocked and can no longer be monitored for field parameters or water quality, it has been removed from the sampling regime by TR-34. Wells BO1, B02, BOS, B06 and B08 remained dry throughout the year. Well B04 showed moderate water level fluctuations within the established normal ranges previously documented. Conductivity values at B07 remained within [he range of values previously established. Other monitored parameters fluctuated slightly with established ranges. OVWM Groundwater Monitoring Wells: One piezometer (OV WM) was installed in the fill a[ the Orchard Valley Wes[ Mine. This well was destroyed during mine reclamation and is no longer monitored. North Fork Alluvium Groundwater Monitoring Wells: Three (3) wells, MW-1, MW-2 and MW-3 (see Map No. 8-3) are completed in the North Fork of the Gunnison alluvium. During 2002 the wells were monitored monthly for water levels and showed typical seasonal fluctuations within previously established ranges. MW-1 and MW-3 were monitored quarterly for quality during 2002 to monitor potential groundwater effects stemming from the coal stockpile and load out facilities in the North Fork Valley. Well MW-1 is east of the load-out in an area that should be outside or above the area of influence of the coal stockpile and. loadout area. Well MW-3 is southwest of the coal stockpile area in a location that should sae the full impact of any potential groundwater degradation. The 2002 data continues to show that the stockpile and load-out aze not degrading the water in the alluvium. East Roatcap Creek Colluvium Groundwater Monitoring Wells: Shallow groundwater monitoring wells, SM-5, SM-6, SM-7, SM-10 and SM-11 (see Map No. 4-1) are in the East Roatcap Creek drainage. The wells were monitored for water quality parameters, water levels, and field parameters to detect impacts associated with mining in the west pod. All of the wells were monitored semi-annually for water levels, field parameters and water quality. SM-7 is within the projected angle-of--draw of mine workings. Water levels from the five Roatcap Creek colluvial wells continued to show typical seasonal variability with water levels elevated in [he spring and lower at the end of the year. No anomalies or impacts on water levels were observed in 2002 at these wells. Steven's Gulch Colluvium Groundwater Monitoring Wells: Shallow groundwater monitoring wells, SM-1 and SM-9 (see Map No. 4-1) are in the Steven's Gulch drainage. The wells are monitored for water quality parameters, water levels, and field parameters to detect impacts associated with mining in the central pod. Required monitoring for wells SM-1 and SM-9 was semi-annually during 2002 for water levels and field parameters. Well SM-1 is next to areas mined in 1991 and 1992 but showed no apparent impacts in the 2