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We would encourage that reclamation efforts incorporate the use of grasses and wetland <br />forbs native to the South Platte River valley to ensure proper plant suitability for this <br />location. This should also facilitate higher success of reclamation and re- vegetation <br />work. We also recommend that a weed management plan be implemented during <br />construction and after the completion of the project to prevent establishment and spread <br />of noxious weeds. Noxious weeds can destroy native wildlife Mats and impact area <br />landowners as well. <br />If heavy equipment to be used for the project has previously been used in another stream, <br />river, lake, reservoir, pond, or wetland, one of the following disinfection practices is <br />necessary prior to construction to prevent the spread of New Zealand mud snails, zebra <br />mussels, quagga mussels, whirling disease, and any other aquatic invasive species into <br />this drainage. These practices are also necessary after project completion, prior to this <br />equipment being used in another stream, river, lake, reservoir, pond, or wetland: <br />• Remove all mud, plants, and debris from equipment (tracks, turrets, buckets, <br />drags, teeth, etc.) and spray /soak equipment a 1:15 solution of Sparquat <br />institutional cleaner and water. It is our understanding that Sparquat may no <br />longer be available. We are exploring other potential options. Please contact <br />us if you wish us to let you know of other alternatives as they become <br />available. Keep equipment moist for at least 10 minutes OR <br />• Remove all mud, plants and debris from equipment (tracks, turrets, buckets, <br />drags, teeth, etc.) and spray /soak equipment with water greater than 140 <br />degrees F for at least 10 minutes. <br />Clean hand tools, boots, and any other equipment that will be used in the water with one <br />of the above options as well. Do n©t nnove water from one water body to another. <br />Thank you for the opportunity to comment on project. If you have any questions <br />regarding these comments, please contact District Wildlife Manager Chris Mettenbrink at <br />303 -906-1979. <br />Sincerly <br />Larry gstad <br />Area Wildlife Manager <br />CC: S. Yamashita, K. Green, L. Rogstad, C. Mettenbrink <br />STATE OF COLORADO <br />John W. I-Udcenlooper, Governor • Mike King, Executive Director, Deparbnent of Natural Resources <br />Ride D. Cables, Director, Colorado Parks and Wildlife <br />Parks and Wddlbe Commission: David R. Brougham • Gary Butterworth. Vioe -Chair • Chris Castilian <br />Don3thea Farris • Tim Glenn, £hair. Allan Jones • BM Kane • Gaspar Penioone • Jim Pnbyl • John Singletary <br />3.Aarrr Cmith gar natant • grimed Rf oo*or • 1 mine Wetern+ • horn Winnfield <br />