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0 <br />c <br />appear to be forcing other perennial vegetation out. It is, however, competing well with <br />cheatgrass and has become established on Refuse Pit #1 where cheatgrass has been a long <br />term problem. <br />Other reclaimed areas continued to mature and progress as expected with similar <br />appearances as observed in 2009. <br />Recommendations <br />The reclaimed areas appear hydrologically stable and generally in good condition. <br />Cheatgrass continues to be the primary problem impacting long term vegetation success at <br />many of the sites. Further investigation into means for long term control of cheatgrass is <br />warranted not only for this mine site but for many mines throughout the and West. <br />In 2011 the Deserado Mine will be participating in a cheatgrass study sponsored by the <br />OSM. <br />Anticipated Reclamation Activities for 2011 <br />We expect to reclaim various nitrogen injection holes, degas boreholes, and interim <br />revegetation of the B -Seam Dewatering System/Wetlands. We cannot commit to specifics <br />at this time as we are still utilizing the existing holes to collect data to help formulate long <br />term monitoring plans. <br />