2011-04-08_PERMIT FILE - C1981012A (8)

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• Spring and Seep Survey In response to Stipulation 7, a preliminary spring/seep suzvey of the New Elk and Golden Eagle permit and adjacent areas was conducted using aerial photographs. Twenty-two potential sites were identified, as shown on Map e, Regional Hydrology. Known springs and seeps previously identified by the USGS were first examined for characteristic features which were then applied to the area of interest. Primary selection criteria included anomalous green vegetation and the presence of deciduous trees along drainage bottoms. Features used for selection of individual sites are summarized in Table 11, Preliminary Spring/Seep Survey Locations. Stcck pond and windmill locations are also plotted on Map 8, Regional Hydrology. In response to Stipulation 8, WFC completed field verification and sampling of springs or seeps on May 9 and 10, . 1984. The area investigated was slightly larger than one mile surrounding the New Elk and Golden Eagle permit boundaries. Twenty springs or seeps were identified. Nine of these fall within one mile of the permit boundaries and were monitored as per permit requirements throughout the 1984 growing season. Parameters measured included pH, flow, conductivity and temperature. The resilts of this inventory are presented in Table 12, Results of Field Spring and Seep Inventory. The locations are shown on Map 8, Regional Hydrology. For the purposes of this discussion no distinction is mad~~ between springs or seeps. It appears however, most of the wate=r encountered was a result of seepage. All of the water, with the exception of No. 14 in Apache Canyon and springs in Santistevan Can•ron, come from seepage from coal or the interfaces between coal and shale or sandstone. No. 14 in Apache Canyon is a developed spr:Lng, while Santistevan Canyon springs • 2.04-25(a) (Revised 09/01/89) (Revised 01/04/94)