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does not detail plans for reclamation of these downslopes, nor does the bond <br /> include funds for seeding of the downslopes, and our intention in the meeting <br /> was certainly not to volunteer to undertake additional reclamation tasks_ We <br /> have assured the creditors that we would minimize our costs <br /> At the same time, it is our intention to work with the Division to achieve the most <br /> satisfactory reclamation result possible, and to devote our time, energy and <br /> money to on-the-ground reclamation work rather than to legal disputes. On that <br /> basis, we have indicated that we are interested in a program of placing sewage <br /> sludge on some dowrislope areas, to be specified, to serve as a potential growth <br /> medium, then broadcast seeding those areas in hopes of establishing vegetative <br /> growth. <br /> This somewhat lengthy discussion on this point is prompted by my own concern <br /> that the reclamation project as a whole be given precedence over any single <br /> aspect or area. <br /> Topsoil - Roads <br /> As you may recall, vegetative growth is establishing itself naturally in the road <br /> beds, demonstrating it will work as a growth medium I don't believe it will be <br /> necessary to secure additional soil material for the roads, as the material which <br /> will be excavated as Dart of outsloping, installation of water bars and removal of <br /> shallow culverts is the same or equivalent to material we might borrow <br /> elsewhere. We shou d minimize the "borrow" of topsoil which of course entails <br /> additional disturbance,, and in the case of the roads, I don't think it will be <br /> necessary. That said, I should add that we have been thinking of the roads as <br /> another, good place to try sewage sludge, assuming we can obtain a sufficient <br /> quantity, etc. <br /> Mapping Borrow Areas <br /> certainly have no otjection to preparing a map with proposed "borrow" areas, <br /> but also hope this can remain fairly flexible, as we'll probably identify new areas <br /> as we're working. AI<;o, I suggest we plan an in-field review of proposed <br /> "borrow" areas next summer to determine whether our drawing-board concepts <br /> are feasible <br /> Yours truly, <br /> Diane Delaney <br /> Mid-Continent Resources <br />