_GENERAL DOCUMENTS - C1981017 ‎(234)‎

• Permit No: C1981017
• IBM Index Class Name: GENERAL DOCUMENTS
• Doc Name: Bid Documents ‎(IMP)‎ 1997 Correspondence
• Permit Index Doc Type: General Correspondence
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catalyst for future and increased community support and awareness
of the reclamation processes being implemented at the mine site.
The Division will approach three local community activist groups to
seek their support and active participation in the project. It is
anticipated that community members will be available on at least a
periodic basis to assist in planting and construction activities.
The idea of community sponsored 'pot luck' dinners or lunches will
be broached. It is hoped that knowledgeable members of the
community could provide their time to discuss the historical
aspects of the area and perhaps provide insights regarding
community environmental and development issues.
The Crew Members will camp during the duration of the project.
There is an established U.S. Forest Service campground at Redstone,
which may be available for use. If not, or if more convenient,
camping on forested portions of the mine site is feasible. T e
Division will provide approximately $4,000 to feed the Crew during
the duration of the project. The Crew will prepare its own meals.
Conclusion
The Coal Basin Mine operated for nearly forty years in a high L'
altitude environment which is subject to large scale erosive,
processes. Mining activities, particularly as they related to hail
road drainage and construction of the mine bench outslopes,
contributed to degradation of the streams which drain Coal Basin.
The Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology is in the process of
accomplishing reclamation of the Coal Basin Mines. To a large
extent, the objective of the reclamation being conducted at the
mine entry areas is to improve the watershed characteristics of
Coal Basin. In order to accomplish watershed improvement, planting
of a large number of trees and shrubs, and construction of sediment
retention structures is necessary. Funding is unavailable to
accomplish this magnitude of restoration via independent
contractors. It is apparent that only with the help -of an
organization such as A*NCCC will sufficient numbers of trees and
shrubs be planted and an adequate number of sediment control
structures be constructed to provide the level of protection needed
to enhance the quality of Coal Basin.
Crew Members, and ultimately A*NCCC, will benefit from the
opportunity to complete an environmentally important project in a
geologically and historically unique area. Educational
opportunities and the opportunity to participate as a team member
completing an important project with results which will last for
decades to come is unique and rewarding.
The Crystal River Valley Community has been an active participant
in the history of the Coal Basin Mines. The community has felt the
impacts of mining, both positive and negative, and has had a
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