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that the prospect of a volunteer type organization participating in the reclamation of Coal Basin <br /> will act as a catalyst for future and increased community support and awareness of the <br /> reclamation processes being implemented at the mine site. The DMG will approach local <br /> community groups to seek their support and active participation in the project. It is anticipated <br /> that community members will be available on at least a periodic basis to assist in planting and <br /> construction activities as well as discussions of the historical, environmental and development <br /> aspects of the area. <br /> The Crew Members will camp during the duration of the project. There is an established U.S. <br /> Forest Service campground at Redstone, which may be available for use. If not, or if more <br /> convenient, camping on forested portions of the mine site is feasible. The Division will provide <br /> approximately $4,000 to feed the Crew during the duration of the project. The Crew will <br /> prepare its own meals. <br /> Conclusion <br /> The Coal Basin Mine operated for nearly forty years in a high altitude environment which is <br /> subject to large scale erosive processes. Mining activities, particularly as they related to haul <br /> road drainage and construction of the mine bench outslopes, contributed sediment to the streams <br /> which drain Coal Basin. <br /> The Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology is in the process of accomplishing reclamation <br /> of the Coal Basin Mines. To a large extent, the objective of the reclamation being conducted <br /> at the mine entry areas is to improve the watershed characteristics of Coal Basin. In order to <br /> accomplish watershed improvement, planting of a large number of trees and shrubs, and <br /> construction of sediment retention structures is necessary. Funding is unavailable to accomplish <br /> this magnitude of restoration via independent contractors. It is apparent that only with the help <br /> of an organization such as A*NCCC will sufficient numbers of trees and shrubs be planted and <br /> an adequate number of sediment control structures be constructed to provide the level of <br /> protection needed to enhance the quality of Coal Basin. <br /> Appendix: <br /> Coal Basin Mine Map -- and Description of Mine <br /> Cross-section of Tree and Shrub planting <br /> M:\imp\sgr\ancccap.3 <br /> 9 <br />