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RULE 2.41 6 AN APPRAISAL OF THE SUCCESS OF RECLAMATION EFFORTS, AND IN THE EVENT OF FAILURE OF ANY EFFORTS, A SHORT NARRATIVE ON THE SUSPECTED OR DETERMINED CAUSE OF SUCH FAILURE. Although there is not a great deal which can be assessed, what there is shows some very interesting and important patterns. Much of what is discussed here is derived from the revegetation of the visual berm. Next year some indications will be available as to reclamation of the quarry benches themselves. It is clear that limestone waste can be revegetated to an excellent condition if it is covered with topsoil. It has also been learned that growth on limestone waste covered with topsoil can be outstanding with production on the order of 3000 to 4000 pounds per acre in the second year. The work on the visual berm has also shown that many species of shrubs and trees can be successfully established in soil covered limestone waste media. It is currently being determined whether similar success can be obtained from plantings of similar materials in the quarry. This is being tested by actually reclaiming some of the first bench areas in Phase I of the quarry. From this first year planting, suitable modifications will be made to the seed mix depending upon the kind of success achieved in this first planting. RULE 2.41 7 ESTIMATES OF THE LOCATION AND NUMBER OF ACRES TO BE AFFECTED IN THE COMING YEAR. It is anticipated that during the next year, the mining will continue in the Phase I area. Because of the depressed aggregate market, it is not known how much rock will be removed, but it is expected that at least one more lift will be taken from the Phase I area. It is possible, if the demand increases, that the most northern portions of Phase II will be initiated in the next year, but this is not likely. Pending approval of the water amendment, which will be presented to the MLRB at about the time this report will be submitted, a water line and pond as described in that amendment will be installed in the next year. This will greatly modify the ability of the operation to wash rock and control dust and noise as well as possibly having some impact on the revegetation of selected areas through making available a source of water for irrigation if needed. This could prove especially beneficial if extensive tree plantings are done in visually sensitive locations. MAP: Attached is a map prepared on the newly acquired and installed computer mapping system. All future annual report maps will be prepared on these types of maps. The system permits not only 2-dimensional mapping to great accuracy and precise scaling, but also permits 3-dimensional modeling of topography which will be useful in designing reclamation and mining plans for areas exhibiting rough topography. Page 3 of 3 1988 SNYDER QUARRY ANNUAL REPORT