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This project was completed on both public and private properties. <br /> South Basin Road Reclamation. Reclamation of Roads B, C, D and the Huntsman <br /> Ridge Road was undertaken using the same general strategy as was employed during <br /> reclamation of Roads E, F and G; drainage ditches were eliminated,the grade of the road <br /> was reversed so that it slopes to the fill slope (outside), all culverts were removed, <br /> numerous drainage swales were constructed, and the road surface was severely scarified. <br /> The earthwork was undertaken more aggressively, however, as these roads were <br /> somewhat steeper than those previously reclaimed, thus requiring more severe disruption <br /> of water velocities. Low water crossings were created where the roads crossed <br /> significant drainages, such as at Dutch Creek and Road C intersection. Seed, fertilizer <br /> and mulch were applied to the reclaimed road surface following completion of all other <br /> activities. These roads are all located on public lands managed by the U. S. Forest <br /> Service <br /> Tree Planting. Eighteen thousand seven hundred fifty (18,750) seedling trees were <br /> planted at the site. A mixture of Englemann spruce, sub-alpine fir, Colorado blue spruce <br /> and Douglas-fir were planted at disturbed areas throughout the mine area. The trees were <br /> planted in clumps by species, depending upon species and site characteristics. A <br /> contractor planted most of the trees, but schools and community volunteers planted about <br /> 1,000 stems. <br /> Noxious Weed Control. The noxious weed infestation at Coal Basin continued, and was <br /> very apparent at some of the reclaimed areas. An enhanced treatment was initiated by <br /> using a combined chemical and biologic weed control effort in the spring of 2000. Goats <br /> were preferentially grazed at weed-infested portions of the Old and Sutey Refuse <br /> Disposal Areas. Other areas were chemically treated to reduce weed populations. This <br /> project was conducted on both public and private properties. <br /> 2000 Reclamation Summary <br /> Project Acreage Reclaimed Current Ownership <br /> Ditch 8 Reconstruction 1 Public <br /> Pond Reclamation 13 Public/Private <br /> South Basin Road <br /> Reclamation 57 Public <br /> Tree Planting 18,750 * Public/Private <br /> Noxious Weed Control 0 Public/Private <br /> * Number of trees planted <br /> 2001 <br /> Bear Creek Fence. Cattle grazing the reclaimed Bear Creek Project area on the Old <br /> Refuse Pile were negatively impacting the revegetation of the area. A contractor was <br /> 17 <br />