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5TATE OF COLORADO <br /> DIVISION OF MINERALS AND GEOLOGY P <br /> � <br /> Department of Natural Resources <br /> 1313 Sherman St., Room 215 <br /> Denver,Colorado 80203 <br /> Phone:(303)866-3567 <br /> FAX: 303)832-8106 L" <br /> March 21, 1997 DEPARTMENT OF <br /> NATURAL <br /> Kevin Reardon RESOURCES <br /> White River National Forest <br /> Roy Romer <br /> Sopris Ranger District Governor <br /> P.O. Box 309 <br /> James S.Lochhead <br /> Carbondale, Colorado Executive Director <br /> 81623 Michael Long <br /> Division Director <br /> RE: Coal Basin/Americorps Project Proposal <br /> Dear Kevin: <br /> As we discussed this morning, The Division of Minerals and Geology <br /> has submitted a project proposal to the Americorps program for the <br /> purpose of accomplishing a watershed improvement project at the <br /> Coal Basin Mine. This project will be accomplished completely on <br /> lands administered by the Sopris Ranger District. The goal of the <br /> project is to accomplish planting of approximately 14,600 trees and <br /> shrubs. Trees will be p�-anted on the mine benches, while trees and <br /> shrubs will be planted below the mine bench outslopes. The <br /> planting of the trees and shrubs will accomplish some of the <br /> reclamation goals estab:_ished in the Coal Basin Mine reclamation <br /> plan, and will serve to enhance the watershed characteristics of <br /> the Basin. We have ,also proposed that the Americorps team <br /> construct erosion control structures in existing gullies for the <br /> purpose of stabilizing these features. <br /> As I mentioned this morning, the Division would appreciate a letter <br /> of support from the Sopris District addressed to Kevin Rumery, <br /> Assistant Project Director of the National Civilian Community <br /> Corps. A letter sent to Americorps at your earliest convenience <br /> would be helpful, as ]' understand that the project selection <br /> process will begin Apri:L 1, 1997. I am enclosing a copy of the <br /> proposal cover letter and pertinent portions of the application. <br /> Thank you for your support of this project. I will be in touch <br /> with you in the near future to discuss camping arrangements and the <br /> loan of tools for Americorps team members. <br /> Sincerel <br /> Stev�-e�n G. Renner <br /> Project Manger <br /> CC: David Bucknam <br /> Loretta Pineda <br />