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Fish Resources <br />There are no fish resources within the permit area. The pit is at least 100' from the river in all <br />locations, and the shallow 6H:1 V slope along the river will prevent pit capture. The water discharged <br />from the pit will be carefully regulated by the NPDES permit, which is administered by the Colorado <br />Department of Public Health and Environment. <br />General Effects of the Operation on the Existing Wildlife of the Area <br />Gravel extraction and screening activities will no doubt create some disturbance to animals near the <br />site. However, resident wildlife will generally become habituated to these activities. Migrating <br />animals will probably avoid the site, but the proposed pit does not block any known migratory routes, <br />and wildlife should be able to move through the area unimpeded. Due to the possibility for <br />animal/vehicle collisions, hauling activities will probably pose the biggest threat to wildlife. Haul <br />trucks will keep to posted speeds and drivers need to remain aware of the potential for collisions. Since <br />this pit may reduce gravel truck traffic supplying the Piceance Basin from Meeker, this pit may <br />actually reduce this concern. <br />The construction of 19.45 acres of wetlands will significantly improve the quality of habitat for <br />waterfowl and other wildlife in the area. <br />The CDOW has classified the undisturbed area around the current operation as winter range for elk and <br />mule deer. The addition of substantial wetlands and a 46.65 acre lake will substantially improve the <br />habitat conditions for area wildlife. Deer and elk will lose some winter range due to the loss of <br />irrigated pasture. <br />White River City Pit, August 08 H-2