2011-10-31_REVISION - M1976009HR (7)

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Reclamation Plan and unless the profile is exactly right could cause more problems than it would solve. Therefore, most of the slide debris was cleaned out of the meander. That provides the opportunity for the stream to move toward that pre - landslide condition without having to remove so much debris to achieve that end. There is still a lot of material that would need to be eroded by the stream, so the grading did not create a condition where the stream would "jump" into that alignment quickly. By providing enough blockage that the stream has to work hard to reach that alignment, it allows a good deal of time for any other adjustments upstream or downstream from this area to occur before the new (original pre - landslide) alignment is reached. Wildlife Resources No impact of any significance on wildlife resources occurred as a result of this rehabilitation. This part of Turkey Creek, because it tends to be somewhat ephemeral, does not contain a fisheries resource. The loss of habitat outside the stream channel amounted to about 1,500 square feet, all located along the east bank of the stream. This vegetation was primarily woody shrubs and vines and those are already recovering. Thus, the habitat loss will quickly be replaced to its original condition. However, there is a positive impact on habitat in that the bench created on the west bank will replace a steep and rocky talus slope that originally had little vegetation cover. The bench will provide the opportunity for the establishment of herbaceous and woody growth far in excess of what was originally there. The net result on wildlife resources will be positive. Topsoiling and Growth Media Depth of Growth Medium: No topsoiling occurred on the east bank of the stream because, except for superficial damages, there was no impact on the existing soils. Topsoiling would actually hinder the recovery by making it more difficult for the regrowth of the shrubs and vines. No topsoil is needed on the bench because that is composed mostly of weathered landslide debris and is fully capable of supporting growth without additional plant growth media. Soil in the Rim Rehabilitation area (see Exhibit F - Reclamation Plan Map) will range from one foot where there is already considerable fines to as much as two to three feet in rocky areas. It is estimated that about 40% of the regraded surface will probably end up toward the rocky end of the spectrum. All of this effort, though, is actually part of the quarry reclamation as it is above the Mining Limit and was originally expected to be mined and reclaimed according to the permitted plan. Revegetation The only area to be revegetated will be the bench on the west side of the stream. The east side of the stream does not require reseeding or planting as the soils were only superficially disturbed. Menzer Quarry Corrective Action Amendment Exhibit E October 2011 Page 4