2012-06-05_PERMIT FILE - M2012023

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06/05/2012 15:52 7195615321 COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE 600 Reservoir Road • Pueblo, Colorado 81005 Phone (719) 561 -5300 • FAX (719) 561 -5321 wildlife.state.co.us • parks.state.co.us Environment, Inc Attn: Stevan L. O'Brian 7985 Vance Drive, Suite 205A Arvada, Colorado 80003 Re: Wildlife Statement for Tamrock Gravel Co. Shot Rock Pit Mr. O'Brian, Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the application for a Mined Land Reclamation Permit on property owned by Brent Tamburelli located in Las Animas County approximately 5 miles north of Cokedale in Reilly Canyon east of County Road 57.7 (SH238). Your request for a Wildlife Statement to submit to the Division of Reclamation, Mining & Safety is answered within the framework of this correspondence. As per your proposal to visit the mine site with owner, Brent Tamburelli, District Wildlife Manager Bob Holder was able to evaluate the location with Mr.. Tamburelli on April 28, 2012. Reference that visit the following direct response has been, formulated: 6.4.8 Exhibit H — Wildlife Information (a) a description of the significant wildlife resources on the affected land Mule deer, elk, Merriam's turkey, black bear, mountain lion (b) seasonal use of the area Mule deer — year round; elk — year round; Ivierriam's turkey — year round; black bear — summer /fall; Mountain lion. — year round (c) the presence and estimated population of threatened or endangered species from either federal or state lists No threatened or endangered species known (d) a description of the general effect during and after the proposed operation on the existing wildlife of the area, including but not limited to temporary and permanent loss offood and habitat, interference with migratory routes, and the general effect on the wildlife from increased human activity, including noise Generally, wildlife will be displaced to adjacent areas of cover during the proposed operation but should utilize the area, possibly with increased frequency, if appropriate rehabilitation practices are utilized. Additionally noise `pollution' can negatively impact breeding calls of game and non game species such as turkey and neotropical birds so seasonal timing of activity might lessen that impact. The proposal indicates no trees will be planted but inclusion of native shrubs such as four wing saltbush Haight increase mule deer use and proper grasses and forbs will all of the above mentioned wildlife species seasonally. As an aid, below is the grass and shrub mixture utilized on our Bosque del Oso State Wildlife in western Las STATE OF COLORADO John W. liidcenlooper. Governor • Mika King, Executive Director, Department of Natural Resources Rick D. Cables, Director, Colorado Parks and Wildlife Parks and Wildlife Commission: fervid R. Brougham • Gary Butterworth, Vine - Chalr • Chris Castilian Dorothea Farris • Tim Glenn, Chair • Allan Jones - Bill Kane • Gaspar Perricone • Jim Prlbyl • John Singletary Mark Smth, Secretary • Robert Streeter • Lenna Watson • Dean Wingfield Ex Officio Members: Mike King and John Salazar PAGE 02/05 RECEIVED JUN 05 2012 Division of Reclarrmv Mining & Sa'c'j