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the best of our knowledge. Only a few trees (cottonwoods) exist on the property in the pre -mine <br />condition. <br />4. Presence and Estimated Population of Threatened or Endangered species in the area. <br />None on the permit area but the endangered Pike Minnow, Humpback Chub and Razorback <br />Sucker are found in this area of the Colorado River, keeping in mind that the River is over 1200 <br />feet to the south of the permit area. Bald eagles are known to use the cottonwood trees along the <br />Colorado River but none frequent the permit area due to the lack of trees. <br />5. Fish Resources <br />In addition to the endangered fish species discussed above, Rainbow trout, Common Sucker, <br />Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Carp can be found in this portion of the Colorado River. <br />These are not an endangered or threatened species. Given the fact that the river is further than <br />1200 feet away from the closest point of the permit area, there is no way that this operation could <br />affect any fish populations in the river. <br />6. General Effects of the Operation on the Existing Wildlife of the Area <br />Various precautionary measures are being taken to trap sediment and avoid contamination of <br />waters downstream during the mining operation. See Mining and Reclamation Plans and the <br />sediment control measures of Exhibit G. <br />The operator and landowner (Oldcastle SW Group dba United Companies) commit to not <br />placing any fish species or other species in the 2 lakes that could threaten natural species in any <br />surrounding waters. The operator and landowner will work with the local Parks and Wildlife <br />office on implementing the suggestions in their letter of June 7, 2012. Cottonwood saplings will <br />be planted along the lake edges, as described in the reclamation plan of Exhibit E. Extra <br />Otter Creek Pit December 12 H -2 <br />