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J.E. Stover & Associates, Inc <br />June 2007 <br />8 <br />Page 8 <br />Summary of Findings <br />Based on an analysis of habitat requirements and documented species ranges, the proposed <br />renewal of the Bear Mine permit will have no effect on the Uncompahgre fritillary butterfly. <br />Based on the presence of only marginally suitable habitat and /or on the analysis of the location and <br />nature of surface disturbance permitted within the mine boundary, the proposed renewal of the Bear <br />Mine permit is not likely to adversely affect bald eagle, yellow - billed cuckoo, Canada lynx, or <br />boreal toad. <br />Based on the water consumption estimate for Bear Mine resulting in an average annual depletion of <br />0.45 acre -feet from a Colorado River tributary, the proposed renewal of the Bear Mine permit may <br />affect, and is likely to adversely affect bonytail, humpback chub, razorback sucker, and Colorado <br />pikeminnow, and their designated critical habitat. <br />I hope this inventory provides you and the DRMS with the information you need to address T &E <br />species issues during the Bear Mine permit renewal process. Please don't hesitate to call me at <br />527 -8445 if you have any questions or require further information. <br />Sincerely, <br />Rare Earth Science, LLC <br />0 � 11 7 <br />Dawn Reeder <br />Principal Biologist <br />Attachment: Figure 1 — Mine Boundary, Land Ownership, & Wildlife Ranges <br />® Rare Earth Science, LLC <br />