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lk <br />2005 Raw Water Pipeline Replacement <br />This linear site is well established and reaching maturity. Herbaceous vegetation exceeds <br />that of adjacent sites. Weed problems exist only for isolated portions with adjacent weed <br />problems on undisturbed lands. Impacts from sheep trailing are notable over much of the <br />site. <br />2008 Drill Site Reclamation <br />These sites continue to mature from last season. Annual weeds (cheatgrass, Russian thistle) <br />were not as dominant this season but still exerting a substantial influence. <br />Perennial vegetation continued to mature in an expected progression. The prior year's weed <br />problem hasn't appeared to greatly impact perennial establishment except in term of <br />diversity. Shrubs seem to have been affected the most. <br />Erosion/sedimentation was not an issue on any of the sites. The surface roughness created <br />during reclamation adequately retained precipitation and sediment on the sites. <br />Site SC -TG53 continues to fall behind to other sites in terms of perennial establishment. <br />Last year's reseeding has resulted in a more notable abundance of seedlings <br />2009 Drill Site Reclamation <br />These sites were typical of what should be expected for the first growing season. Annual <br />weeds (cheatgrass, Russian thistle) were the primary problem on the sites. Such weed <br />problems are common and expected for early stage reclamation. <br />Erosion/sedimentation was not an issue on any of the sites. The surface roughness created <br />during reclamation adequately retained precipitation and sediment on the sites. <br />Other Observations <br />Concerns were previously expressed over the potential for forage kochia spreading and <br />becoming more aggressive than desired. Observations in 2010 indicate that this species is <br />behaving well. It is showing little signs of spreading beyond the intended sites and does not <br />