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There are several existing roads in the area, and the CDOW recommends that only existing roads be utilized. This <br />would help to minimize habitat fragmentation as well as disturbance to existing wildlife. <br />With the increased human activity at the Monogram and Monogram Jo Dandy Mines, the spread and control of <br />noxious weeds becomes a concern for wildlife. Invasive plants endanger the ecosystem by disturbing natural <br />processes and jeopardizing the survival of native plants and the wildlife that depends on them. Colorado law <br />requires that invasive noxious weeds are managed and controlled through standard weed maintenance and <br />controls. We recommend that Nuvemco, LLC continually control noxious weeds on Skein Mesa on any and all <br />roads used. <br />The Dolores River contains three BLM-designated Sensitive Species of fish that are also of great concern to <br />DOW: bluehead sucker, flannelmouth sucker, and roundtail chub. These species are declining and are sensitive to <br />any additional water depletions or changes in water quality in the Dolores River Basin. If any water is necessary <br />for mining operations, please contact the BLM and the CDOW to discuss how to manage your operations to <br />provide adequate protection for these species. <br />Thank you again for the opportunity to comment on the proposed Monogram and Monogram Jo Dandy Mines. <br />Please contact the Bureau of Land Management and the CDOW to identify suitable off-site habitat enhancement <br />projects to mitigate for direct and indirect losses of big game severe winter range habitat. Our field personnel are <br />available to assist you with designing these projects and selecting a location with the highest potential for success. <br />If you have further questions please contact myself or District Wildlife Manager Tony Bonacquista at (970) 864- <br />7109. <br />Sincerely <br />-•?o <br />Renzo De Piccolo <br />Area Wildlife Manager <br />2300 South Townsend Ave. <br />Montrose, CO. 81401 <br />Colorado Division of Wildlife