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Mr. Carl Schneider <br /> October 17, 2000-Coal Basm Water Quality <br /> Page 2 <br /> Due to the natural characteristics of Coal Basin and the Coal Creek watershed, Coal <br /> Creek always has and always will transport a relatively high volume of sediment on an <br /> annual basis. Sediment-laden flow events will typically occur in the spring during <br /> snow melt runoff and following summer thunder showers. Reclamation of the mining <br /> facilities will not change the natural propensity of the Basin to shed large volumes of <br /> sediment. However, we do feel confident that we can greatly reduce the contribution of <br /> sediment form the mining-related facilities through the reclamation process. <br /> Minerals and Geology has enlisted the help of the United States Forest Service and the <br /> Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment in its efforts to reduce <br /> mining-related sedimentation from the mines. We have entered into a multi-year <br /> partnership with these agencies, in order to secure additional funding for the purpose <br /> of stabilizing some exceptionally steep slopes higher up in the Basin. Stabilization <br /> through revegetation and the construction of vegetative sediment barriers was <br /> initiated last year, however, additional work will likely need to be accomplished in the <br /> next few years at these locations. <br /> Thank you for your interest in Coal Creek and the reclamation of the Coal Basin <br /> Mines. If you need more information or if you would like to discuss this matter further, <br /> please contact me. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Steven G. Renner <br /> Project Manager <br /> Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology <br /> 2148 Broadway, No. C-5 <br /> Grand Junction, CO 81503 <br /> 970-241-0336/phone; 970-251-1515/fax <br /> cc: Michael Long, Director <br /> David Bucknam, Program Administrator <br /> DNR Executive Director's Office <br /> dir:\carl schneider sgr <br />