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In areas surrounding ponds, Colorado Parks and Wildlife encourages revegetation with native <br />riparian or prairie grasses including tall wheat grass, intermediate wheat grass, and switch grass. <br />Trees and shrubs that should be considered in the revegetation effort are eastern red cedar, rocky <br />mountain juniper, native plum, and willow. <br />The Otter Creek Reclamation Plan mentions that eventually housing development may occur in <br />reclaimed areas and near created ponds. Such development will significantly reduce the value of <br />the reclaimed area for wildlife. These impacts can be reduced by clustering any future <br />residential development. Parks and Wildlife recommends that a buffer zone extend at least 150 <br />feet from any riparian area. <br />If you have further questions please contact District Wildlife Manager Frank McGee at 970 -255- <br />6115. <br />Sincerel <br />JT Romatzke <br />Area Wildlife Manager <br />Colorado Parks and Wildlife <br />cc: Ron Velarde, NW Regional Manager <br />Dean Riggs, Assistant NW Regional Manager <br />Frank McGee, District Wildlife Manager <br />Jim Komatinsky, Land Use Specialist <br />File <br />3 <br />