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r '.4 <br />by planting a suitable mixture of native grass/forb/shrub seed. Seed plantings on disturbed soils will have <br />greater germination and survival rates when the soil surface has been prepared to hold moisture and <br />runoff precipitation. <br />If the reclaimed area is converted into a pond at the site, create a shoreline mosaic of shallow areas with <br />wetland vegetation such as cattails and rushes to benefit waterfowl and other wildlife. If the pond is <br />stocked in the future with fish, consult with the CDOW as to desirable species composition. This would <br />also introduce an opportunity to open these ponds up to public fishing access. <br />These comments will relieve stress on wildlife in the area. We would anticipate that long-term impacts to <br />wildlife from the proposed gravel pit should be minimal as long as the activity plans to be completed <br />within the quickest time frame possible and reclaimed immediately. Thank you for the opportunity to <br />comment on this proposal. Please contact your local District Wildlife Manger, Mike Swaro at (970)-878- <br />6068 if you have any questions. <br />Sincerely, _o <br />Bill deVergie, Area Wildlife Manager <br />Meeker Service Center <br />Po Box 1181 <br />Meeker, Colorado 81641 <br />cc: Ron Velarde, NW Regional Manager <br />Bill deVergie, AWM <br />Mike Swaro, DWM <br />Ed Winters, Land Use Specialist