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CMA <br />December 2, 2009 <br />`i Page 2 of 4 <br />Technology Transfer Team Applied Sciences Program. Partial and/or in-kind funding was also <br />provided by the participating agencies and SCC. <br />The studies have contributed valuable information regarding planting approaches, control of <br />competing vegetation, use of elk proof fencing and thick soil planting sites. Successful <br />techniques identified in the studies have been incorporated into the standard reclamation <br />practices at the Seneca Mines. <br />Seneca. Coal Company deserves recognition for their cooperation in reclamation research efforts <br />and for their willingness to apply successful research results to on-the-ground reclamation at <br />their mine sites. <br />Excellence in Reclamation <br />Bowie Resources, LLC - Bowie Mine No <br />Bowie Resources, LLC <br />P.O. Box 1488 <br />Paonia,, Colorado 81428 <br />Contact: Mr. Basil Bear <br />970- 929-5258 <br />Bowie Resources, LLC is nominated for their exemplary backfilling and grading at the Bowie No. 1 <br />East Mine. Transforming a series of cut and fill benches into a natural topography that blends into the <br />surrounding hillside, BRLLC worked closely with their contractor, Con-sy Inc. on this project. <br />Fill material stored on a lower storage pad was hauled uphill while carefully monitoring material <br />balances to create a stable topography. After topsoiling, final slopes were roughened using an <br />excavator bucket to minimize erosion. Permanent drainages were re-established and riprapped to <br />blend in with the natural drainage system. The reclaimed areas have passed the test of spring <br />snowmelt and summer thunderstorms alike. <br />For their conscientious and exemplary efforts in completing this project, Bowie Resources LLC <br />deserves to be recognized. <br />Excellence in Reclamation - Honorable Mention <br />Mountain Coal Company L.L.C. - West Elk Mine <br />P.O. Box 591 <br />5174 Highway 133 <br />Somerset, CO 81434 <br />Contacts: Doug Nolte, Manager of Engineering and Environmental Affairs and <br />970-929-5015