2012-12-13_PERMIT FILE - M2012050 (6)

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Planting a variety of native wetland plant species at appropriate locations will provide a diverse wetland habitat that will have long term benefits to wildlife, public viewing, and increased aesthetic value. The lake bed itself can be enhanced by varying the contours and structure. For example, the addition of downed trees and shrubs can, provide habitat and cover to aquatic wildlife. In areas surrounding ponds, Colorado Parks and Wildlife encourages revegetation with native riparian or prairie grasses including tall wheat grass, intermediate wheat grass, switch grass. Trees and shrubs that should be considered in the revegetation effort are eastern red cedar, rocky mountain juniper, native plum, and willow. The Otter Creek Reclamation Plan mentions that eventually housing development may occur in reclaimed areas and near created ponds. Such development will significantly reduce the value of the reclaimed area for wildlife. These impacts can be reduced by clustering any future residential development. Parks and Wildlife recommends that a buffer zone extend at least 150 feet from any riparian area. If you have further questions please contact District Wildlife Manager Frank McGee at 970 - 255 -6115. — Sinc�rel / 7T Romatzke Area Wildlife Manager Colorado Parks and Wildlife cc: Ron Velarde Frank McGee STATE OF COLORADO Jahn W. Fidcenlooper, Governor • Mite King, Executive Director, Department ci Nair ral Resources Fick D. Cobbs, Director, Colorado Parks and Wilde Parks and WYdle Commission: issio: Devil R Brougham • Gary Butterworth, Vke.Ctvrir • Chia Castilian Dorothea Farris • Tin Glen, Chair • Alen Janes • Bi Kane • Gaspar Penicone • Jim Pdbyl • Jahn Singletary Mark Smith, Secretory • Robert Streeter • Lema Watson • Dean Wir¢eld Ex Micro Members: Mite King and John Salazar Otter Creek Pit December 12 H -6