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Field sampling for the directly measurable variable of ground cover was systematically conducted <br />from July 27 through August 2, 2007. The growing season prior to and during the sampling period could <br />be qualitatively characterized as above average with regard to recent year's precipitation. Sampling <br />occurred immediately following the peak of growth in July. Field efforts in 2007 were conducted by or <br />under the direct supervision of, Cedar Creek's Senior Range Ecologist, Mr. Steven R. Viert, Senior Plant <br />Ecologist, Mr. Erik M. Mohr, and /or Range Ecologist. Mr. Jesse H. Dillon. <br />The remainder of this document is divided into logical sections. Raw data tables are presented in <br />Appendix A. Acreages presented in this document are determined by Colowyo's engineering and /or <br />permitting department. <br />Precipitation data presented on Table P and Chart P (following Maps 1, 2, & 3) is the average of two <br />weather stations at the Colowyo Mine (SCN16 and WSTPT). Precipitation in the project area was <br />determined to be above average when compared with the seven -year average for the 2006 / 2007 <br />growing season (September 2006 through August 2007). However, this seven -year average is potentially <br />below the actual long -term average for the mine given that 2001 through 2004 are recognized as below - <br />average precipitation years region wide (drought years). For example, the nearest official weather <br />station (Craig 4SW) received only 44% of its average precipitation in 2001, 61% in 2002, 86% in 2003, <br />and 83% in 2004. Given this analysis the long -term average precipitation at the Colowyo mine is most <br />likely in the 19 inch range as opposed to the recent seven -year average of 17.7 inches. Therefore, <br />precipitation during the 2006 / 2007 growing season (20.22 inches) was most likely only slightly above <br />average as opposed to well above average. Precipitation during the growing season was about average <br />with April, May, and June exhibiting 0.92, 1.67, and 0.30 inches, respectively. <br />Colowyo Mine 2 Phase II Bond Release - 2007 <br />