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Downcutting of ditches, especially in the area above the west downdrain at Fill 7 and the <br />Pond 6 watershed was observed noted and shown below. Due to improving cover, these <br />gullies should stabilize as vegetation continues to improve the stability of the reclaimed area. <br />Re-shaping of these drainageways is appropriate at this time when ground conditions allow. <br />+ 9 y <br />.?? ? •,f try.. . 1 ` e, <br />- ? j <br />The two upper terrace benches on Fill 7 should be restored to direct flow to the side <br />downdrains. Some sediment build-up has resulted in ponding of drainage on the terrace <br />benches. The operator should conduct this work with the minimum amount of damage to the <br />reclaimed slopes. <br />Revegetation <br />The operator has completed the fencing of an area for shrub transplants in accordance with <br />the approved permit and as proposed under Technical Revision No. 16 (TR-16) that is <br />currently under review by the Division. <br />A more serious infestation of knapweed is present on the steep slope south of the gas road <br />as it exits the disturbed area on the west side. This area is immediately below where plants <br />were first identified. Many of these plants are in bloom and easily identifiable. The operator <br />should treat these plants immediately. A few plants were also noted above the east <br />downdrain on Fill 8 and a few more were observed on the upper outslope just west of this <br />area. <br />Overall, the reclaimed area appeared in fair condition for the summer season.