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practice by DOW and USFS (Sherman, 1981; Dickerson, 1981). The U.S. Forest Service <br />is actively burning some of the climax oak brush within the adjacent district of the <br />Gunnison National Forest. If the Fare et Service or BLM plans to burn areas adjacent <br />to the Blue Ribbon Mine, Blue Ribbon will consider participation. However, Blue <br />Ribbon only leases [he permit area and land over approval will have to be obtained <br />first. Because the permit area is relatively small, and because it ie located on a <br />steep elope, Blue Ribbon feels that conducting a burn of only the permit area would <br />be physically and economically prohibitive. <br />No threatened or endangered wildlife species are known to occur in the <br />permit area. Therefore, the continued mining operations should not pose a threat to <br />any such species. <br />Blue Ribbon will consult with DOW to protect wildlife and will contact DOW <br />if they ever have a problem with any specific species. <br />Aquatic <br />• As mentioned for wildlife, Blue Ribbon will make every effort to protect <br />and preserve all riparian habitat. This will include the protection and enhancement <br />of Hubbard Creek. Blue Ribbon will continue to control sedimentation of the creek <br />through bank and soil stabilization activities. Efforts which have been implemented <br />with success (and will be continued) include placement of rocks, boulders and straw <br />bails to control siltationt Blue Ribbon is also presently involved in elope stabili- <br />zation activities in the outer bench working area of the mine. Stream enhancement <br />efforts will continue by the placement of boulders and other structures (i.e., <br />telephone poles) to create pools and cover. Maintenance of the sedimentation ponds <br />will also provide additional aquatic habitat to the area for use by wildlife. <br />Although this segment of Hubbard Creek is not known for its quality sport <br />fishery, Blue Ribbon will not exclude its property from public access for the purpose <br />of fishing. <br />With the continuing efforts of protection and enhancement of aquatic <br />• resources and no major changes to the basic eaisting mine facilities, impacts to <br />aquatic resources should remain minimal. <br />119 <br />