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The Pacific Southwest Inter-Agency Committee (1968) developed a qualitative sediment generation model which is based upon local site characteristics. Inputs into the model include information pertinent to Outslope soils, geology, topography, ground cover erosion characteristics and land use. The U. S. Geological Survey has applied this model in Colorado, and has recommended its use. 5.5 Maintenance of the outslopes will continue for two years following construction activities. Maintenance activities will be undertaken as dictated by the results of the annual site monitoring. Maintenance during this period of time will likely consist of additional soil preparation and seeding activities, as well as additional shrub and tree planting. Following the two year monitoring and maintenance period, it is anticipated that the U. S. Forest Service will periodically monitor the site as part of their land management activities. Funding of maintenance by the Forest Service following Project termination will be a function of Forest budget and site needs. 6.0 BUDGET 6.1 The Project budget is presented in the attached Tables. 7.0 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT The public will be kept involved of Project progress through public meetings held in the Redstone area, and, to a limited extent, through public tours of the Project Area. The Project Area is somewhat remote and difficult to access. However, the opportunity to visit the site during and after planting will be provided to the general Public and the Crystal Valley Environmental Protection Association in particular. Site visits during the construction process will be coupled with the opportunity to plant shrubs at the toe of some of the Outslopes. Public meetings are a good opportunity to exchange ideas and information, and to keep the community appraised of the on-going work taking place at Coal Basin. The opportunity to plant shrubs provides those who participate an opportunity to have ownership in the Project, an important component of the overall watershed restoration effort. Press releases will also be provided to local news outlets in order to expand our ability to communicate on a region wide basis about Project implementation and Project goals.