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B: Permanent Man Made Structures See Exhibit L C: Water Resources The proposed mining operation at CM -25 has historically been dry and is not expected to affect the hydrologic balance of the area. No significant groundwater was detected during exploratory drilling. In addition, surface water is not expected to be affected by the operation. Water Usage Water needed for the mining operation (e.g. drill water, water for wetting down blasted material, fugitive dust control) will be hauled to the site from a legal source (e.g. purchased from the Town of Naturita, Colorado). Consumption will be less than 1,000 gallons per working day. For a more comprehensive discussion of the water issues at CM -25 including drill data and geology of the area see Exhibit T — EPP. D: Wildlife The Colorado Division of Wildlife has found that the impact on wildlife in the proposed mining operation, CM -25, will be moderate. Any future impact will be largely due to increased human activity and a minimal amount of vegetation removal. Wildlife species inhabiting the general area include mule deer, coyotes, bobcats, cottontail rabbits, raptors, jackrabbits, and prairie dogs, as well as 10 difference species of bats and other small birds and mammals. While the Thompsons Big Eared Bat is considered a species of special concern, there are no known threatened or endangered species in the area. Seasonal use of land includes wintering of mule deer and elk on the mesa tops and side slopes. Cotter will contact the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) in order to come to an agreement on hours of operation. Other recommendations made by CPW, such as improving current roads instead of building new ones and controlling weeds, will be followed as closely as possible. For the full report from the CPW, see below.