Laserfiche WebLink
19 <br /> fairly common in the area and are known to nest in Lorencito Canyon and <br /> canyons northwest of Trinidad. <br /> Mining operations; should pose no threat to the Bald eagles so <br /> long as water in the Purgatoire is not significantly degraded in <br /> quality and large cottonwoods are retained. Peregrines and Golden <br /> eagles are not expected to be affected. <br /> 7 <br /> i <br /> Recommendations <br /> In order to min*ze adverse effects of the mine on fish and <br /> wildlife or to mitigate them, the following procedures are recommended: <br /> Roads, on-site and throughout portions of the watershed controlled <br /> by CF&I , should be constructed as sparingly and carefully as possible. <br /> Standard specifications for avoiding steep slopes, providing proper <br /> water drainage, treatment of road cuts and preventive maintenance should <br /> be applied. Roads should be closed and seeded when they are no longer <br /> needed. <br /> All use of equipment that disturbs vegetation and soil should be <br /> as limited as possible and measures should be applied to reduce re- <br /> sultant erosion. This is particularly important in the sensitive <br /> riparian type along the river. <br /> Care in siting, developing and reclaiming refuse piles is extremely <br /> important. Ultimately, these disposal areas occupy more terrestrial <br />