2009-10-16_PERMIT FILE - M2009082 (15)

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recent years only five specimens of the northern redbelly dace have been collected in Colorado. Propst (1980) collected two specimens from the Plum Creek drainage in the foothills south of Denver. Three others came from a pond adjacent to a Plum Creek tributary (Colorado Division of Wildlife, 2007). General Effect on Wildlife Due to Mining Operation The proposed project will not adversely affect wildlife or wetlands. Some of the resident wildlife species utilizing the pasture such as Canada geese, foxes, and rabbits may be temporarily displaced by proposed mining activity. The final reclamation will provide more diverse and higher quality habitat for wildlife currently utilizing the site and will likely draw many other species. Several protection measures will be incorporated into the operation plan to protect the active nesting bald eagles. No mining activity will be conducted within '/2 mile of the nest from November 15 through July 31. No mining activity will be conducted within '/4 mile of the nest throughout the year with the exception of development of a 12.7 acre wetland silt pond created just north of the river. The work for this pond will be conducted over a 2 year period and limited to August 15 to October 15. The river corridor will be protected from all mining activity by a 200 buffer. All existing wetlands identified in 2007 will not be impacted by mining operations. Colorado Division of Wildlife Recommendations Larry Rogstad, District Wildlife Manager for the Colorado Division of Wildlife was contacted on March 7, 2007. A site visit was conducted on June 1, 2007 and a coordination meeting was conducted on June 19, 2007. Mr. Rogstad provided recommendations to protect the eagles and to maximize wildlife habitat during the reclamation phase of the gravel mining operation. His response will be forwarded to the DRMS when we receive it. Literature Cited Armstrong, D.M., M.E., Bakeman, A.Deans, C.A., Meaney, and T.R. Ryan. 1997. Report on habitat findings of the Preble's meadow jumping mouse, Boulder, CO; Report to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Colorado Division of Wildlife. 91 pp. Colorado Division of Wildlife. 2007. Natural Diversity Information Source. Wildlife Northern Redbelly Dace page. http://ndis.nrel.colostate.edu/wildlifespx.asp?Si)Code=010036. Colorado Division of Wildlife. 2007. Colorado GAP Analysis. Species modules. http://ndisl.nrel.colostate edu/cogap/ggpframe html Menefee, Michael. 2006. Parsons Pit Site Review utilizing Colorado Natural Heritage Program (CNHP) Biodiversity Tracking and Conservation System. CNHP. 3/6/06. US Fish & Wildlife Service. 1998. "Interim Survey Guidelines for Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse", May, 1998. US Fish & Wildlife Service. 1992. "Interim Survey Requirements for Spiranthes diluvialis" November, 1992. Parsons Mine DRMS 112 Reclamation Permit Application Page H4 of H6