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M <br /> associated bench areas were reduced by backfilling and grading. <br /> Grading to achieve desired drainage characteristics was <br /> accomplished. The eleven acre area was ripped fertilized, seeded <br /> and mulched. Approximate cost was $190,000. Contractor: Ray Ward <br /> Trucking, Dolores, Colorado. <br /> Experimental Practices: Experiments were conducted near Mines 1 <br /> and 2 in order to compare road reclamation practices, and to <br /> attempt to generate native grass and forb stands on the mine bench <br /> outslopes. Native plant seeds were collected and planted on steep <br /> mine bench slopes under varying conditions. A large plot was <br /> seeded with native seeds at another area in order to generate a <br /> large seed source area. A half mile road segment was reclaimed to <br /> the specifications of the 1996 road reclamation Project, except the <br /> gradient was increased. Results of this grading practice will be <br /> compared to that implemented north of the Rock Tunnel . <br /> 1997 Reclamation Goals <br /> Roads Project: The roads to Mines 1, 2 and 4 will be reclaimed <br /> using techniques similar to those used in 1996 . Approximately five <br /> miles of roads will be reclaimed. An additional 1.5 miles of road <br /> may be included. <br /> Coal Stockpile/Warehouse Area Project: Approximately ten acres <br /> of land will be reclaimed by demolishing concrete foundations, <br /> achieving desired contours, creation of drainages and revegetation <br /> of the affected areas. <br /> Steep Slope Revegetation: A project designed to accomplish <br /> revegetation of the steep slopes associated with four of the mine <br /> areas is contemplated. Creation of flat spots on the outslopes, <br /> fertilization, seeding and mulching will be required. <br /> 1997,/1998 Reclamation Goals <br /> Wash Plant Area Project: This approximately twelve acre area <br /> will require concrete demolition and disposal, slope reduction, <br /> drainage control, limited topsoiling and revegetation of the entire <br /> area. Structural demolition is still in progress. <br /> All of the 1997 and 1998 Reclamation Goals are dependent upon the <br /> Division receiving appropriate funding in a timely manner, and upon <br /> structural demolition and removal being accomplished on schedule by <br /> the independent salvage company. <br />