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Since that initial planning in late August, the operator does not believe that the additional <br /> Fish Creek dewatering point and modular treatment will be necessary. Long-term, the mine <br /> is strongly considering water treatment facility, likely located near the prep plant, using <br /> reverse osmosis or other methods to reduce salt loading to the stream system. <br /> We visited the former barricade chamber location, where about 300 gallons per minute of <br /> mine water was actively being taken back underground from the Fish Creek borehole facility. <br /> The inspection then proceeded to the borehole facility where no discharge was noted to Fish <br /> Creek. This facility treats mine water to acceptable levels of iron prior to discharge, when <br /> necessary. The conductivity of the resident water in the last cell was measured at <br /> approximately 5400 umhos/cm. <br /> We discussed updating Map 16, Mine Water Balance, once the mine water handling system <br /> is modified and improved to the desired configuration. <br /> Processing Waste <br /> The mine is preparing to strip additional topsoil above the refuse disposal area for expansion <br /> of the pile. Disposal activities appeared normal and the pile appeared well maintained. <br /> Revegetation <br /> Significant thistle was noted along the road to the 61VIN facility and on topsoil stockpiles as <br /> well. The operator is planning to treat these weeds this fall as recommended by the NRCS <br /> for a more effective kill on this persistent noxious weed. Cattle were noted near the Fish <br /> Creek borehole facility and near the 61VIN facility. The fence at the Fish Creek borehole is in <br /> disrepair and requires attention to keep the cattle out of the facility area. <br /> 4 <br />