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local schools, various public interest groups and State and Federal officials. An important part of <br /> the tours was discussions of the weed control efforts and methods being undertaken at the site <br /> under the auspices of the weed control grant. Additionally, discussion of the weed control effort <br /> was included in the context of various public speaking engagements pertinent to reclamation at <br /> Coal Basin. <br /> Fall Sampling: Fall sampling of the treated areas was not undertaken in 1998. Although <br /> originally contemplated, it was determined that sampling of the reference areas established in <br /> June of 1998 would not occur until the Spring of 1999. This decision was made mainly due to <br /> the lateness of the initial application, an early freeze and due to scheduling conflicts. <br /> Visual inspection of the treated areas indicate that the control effort was initially successful. The <br /> majority of targeted plants appeared dead. However, due to the application method, a certain <br /> number of individuals were not treated. These plants will be identified and treated as a part of <br /> the 1999 noxious weed control effort. <br /> Financial <br /> Slightly less than half of available resources were used during 1998. The total amount of cash <br /> available prior to any work being initiated was $7,500. A total of$3,400 was spent during 1998, <br /> leaving a cash balance of$4,100 available for additional work in 1999. <br /> The total pre-work value of goods and services to be provided by the various partners was <br /> $14,069. Of that amount, $6,226 was expended, leaving a balance of$7,843 available for use in <br /> 1999. <br /> 1999 Projected Work <br /> Sampling of the treated areas will occur in the late Spring of 1999. Sampling of the reference <br /> areas will be conducted following the protocols established at the site in 1998. Additionally, a <br /> visual inspection of the area will be conducted in order to ascertain a relative degree of need for <br /> additional treatment. It is anticipated that additional treatment will occur in early July, 1999. It <br /> is also anticipated that follow-up sampling will be accomplished in the late Summer of 1999. A <br /> final report will be issued following completion of all work. <br /> The late summer field study will include a visual evaluation of the effectiveness of the <br /> treatments, as well as quantitative sampling of the reference areas. A determination of future <br /> treatment needs will be made following this effort. Public outreach in the form of site tours and <br /> speaking opportunities will be pursued. As funds allow, a brochure or flier may be published and <br /> locally distributed. Also, a paper may be presented at an appropriate professional forum. These <br /> documents will describe the partnerships formed during the grant application process, pre- <br /> treatment site conditions, application methodology, and treatment results in the context of weed <br /> control being an integral part of successful reclamation at the Coal Basin Mine. <br /> cAsgr\c1bsn\wdrpt98.wpd <br />