2009-08-24_PERMIT FILE - C1994082

• Permit No: C1994082
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Date: 8/24/2009
• Section_Exhibit Name: Tab 23 Fish and Wildlife
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

• The possibility of impacts To the peregrine falcon, ferruginous hawk, whooping crane, and
black tern ere extremely remote due to the lack of cnitical habitat on or near the
mihesite. However, these species should be considered in ongoing monitoring activities to
further verify this obs ervetion.
The possibility of impacts to bald ee9les is also remote due to the general lack of
crititaL habitat on or near the minesite. A low potential exists for winter roosting in
aspen groves on or near [he minesite since this species utilizes the Yampa River Palley in
winter. Bald eagles are known to fly up to 78 miles from roost sites to feeding areas,
and will search upland habitats for prey or carrion. No bald eagles were observed while
conducting baseline studies, but monitoring should continue during mining to determine if
this species is utilizing the minesite or surrounding area.
The northern goshawk prefers dense conifer-dominated, mountain woodlands. Such habitat
does not occur within or adjacent to the minesite. However, this species was observed
during baseline studies, indicating monitoring should continue during mining to determine
if impacts could occur.
The loggerhead shrike breeds in shrub/grasslands, including salt tolerant shrub dominated
habitats. The breeding and year-round range of this species is believed to encompass the
permit area, although it was not indicated in review of the applicable latilong studies.
Nor was this species observed during baseline studies. Reclamation activities which
include revegetation with adapted shrubs could potentially benefit the loggerhead shrike.
Since potentially suitable habitat exists on and near the minesite, monitoring for this species
should continue during mining to detect its presence end potential impacts.
Other Fauna. No fishes or suitable fish habitat was identified in the permit area. No
boreal toads (BUfo boreas brreds) or suitable habitat for this species was found during
baseline surveys in or adjacent to the permit area.
Mitioation, Protection, end Enhancement
The information obtained from the baseline environmental studies end evaluation of the
mining and reclamation plans was used to identify potential impacts to wildlife resources.
In turn, procedures for minimizing or preventing impacts, and measures for protecting and
enhancing wildlife resources and mitigating habitat alteration were developed.
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