2008-12-05_PERMIT FILE - M2008082 (4)

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• WILDLIFE RESOURCES ASSESSMENT MORTON LAKES PROPERTY WELD COUNTY, COLORADO DECEMBER 2, 2008 Introduction Hart Environmental, on behalf of Ready Mixed Concrete Company (Applicant), contracted with ERO Resources Corporation (ERO) to conduct a Wildlife Resources Assessment at the Morton Lakes Property in Weld County, Colorado (project area) (Figure 1) to determine the presence or absence of wildlife populations, including threatened and endangered species, and habitat on or near the project area. The Applicant is applying for a surface mining permit from the Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology (DMG) to excavate sand and gravel on portions of the project area. The DMG Rules and Regulations (October 1995), Rule 6.4.8(1) of Wildlife Information requires that the Applicant include a description of the significant wildlife resources on the affected land. Rule 6.4.8(1)d requires the Applicant to include a • description of the general effects on the wildlife in the proposed project area during and after the proposed project. These effects include, but are not limited to, temporary and permanent loss of food and habitat, interference with migratory routes, and the general effect on the wildlife from increased human activity, including noise. On September 4, 2008, Sadie Russo, a natural resource specialist with ERO, visited the property to review wildlife resources. During this assessment, activities included identification of potential federal and state threatened and endangered species and their habitat. This report provides information on existing site conditions and resources, as well as current regulatory guidelines related to those resources. Project and Site Description The Application proposes to excavate sand and gravel from portions of their Morton Lakes property in Weld County. The project area is located west of U.S. Highway 85 and south of Colorado State Highway 52, just west of the town of Fort Lupton, Colorado ERO • 1 R esources Corporation