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With the increased human activity at the SM -18 Mine, the spread and control of noxious weeds <br />becomes a concern for wildlife. Invasive plants endanger the ecosystem by disturbing natural <br />processes and jeopardizing the survival of native plants and the wildlife that depends on them. <br />Colorado law requires that invasive noxious weeds are managed and controlled through standard <br />weed maintenance and controls. We recommend that Cotter Corporation continually control <br />noxious weeds near the mine site on any and all roads used. <br />The Dolores River contains three BLM- designated Sensitive Species of fish that are also of great <br />concern to CPW: bluehead sucker, flannelmouth sucker, and roundtail chub. These species are <br />declining and are sensitive to any additional water depletions or changes in water quality in the <br />Dolores River Basin. If any water is necessary for mining operations or if any discharge of water <br />from the mine is, please contact the BLM and the CPW to discuss how to manage your operations <br />to provide adequate protection for the species. <br />Regarding the reclamation plan, CPW has some suggestions to improve success of the seed <br />mixture. CPW would also suggest the local collection of the seeds for anything not commercially <br />available. Included are the recommended changes. <br />Thank you again for the opportunity to comment on the proposed SM -18 Mine. If necessary <br />please contact the Bureau of Land Management and the CPW to recommend suitable off -site <br />habitat enhancement projects to mitigate for direct and indirect losses of big game severe winter <br />range habitat. Our field personnel are available to assist you with designing these projects and <br />selecting a location with the highest potential for success. <br />If you have further questions please contact myself or District Wildlife Manager, Tony <br />Bonacquista at (970) 864 -7109. <br />erely <br />Renzo De1Pi olo <br />Area Wildlife Manager <br />970.252.6010 <br />cc: Tony Bonacquista - District Wildlife Manager, Tom Spezze- Southwest Region Manager <br />STATE OF COLORADO <br />John W. Hidcenlooper, Governor • Mike King, Executive Director, Department of Natural Resources <br />Rids D. Cables, Director, Colorado Parks and Wildlife <br />Parks and Wildlife Commission: David R. Brougham • Gary Butterworth, Vice-Chair • Chris Castilian <br />Dorothea Farris • Tim Glenn, Chair • Allan Jones • Bill Kane • Gaspar Perricone • Jim Pribyl • John Singletary <br />Mark Smith, Secretary • Robert Streeter • Lenna Watson • Dean Wingfield <br />Ex Officio Members: Mike King and John Salazar <br />