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/V~- Novo- O/(p ~ /~-i~- / <br />~r' ,, <br />~: <br />l <br />This Exhibit was updated in coniunction with the USR Aay[ication. June 23. 2005 <br /> <br />EXHIBIT E <br />Reclamation Plan ~ <br />JUL 13 2005 <br />Design intent <br />Givision of Mirer¢Is & G¢olopY <br />This site will be mined and reclaimed to create a diverse, stable and sustainable <br />environment. There are significant opportunities to enhance the South Platte River riparian <br />comdor. There is also potential for future park and trail development on portions of the <br />site. The reclamation plan is designed to accommodate these opportunities. <br />Existing riparian vegetation and wetlands have been identified and will be monitored and <br />protected throughout mining and reclamation. Mining activities will be setback an <br />appropriate distance from all areas designated for preservation. Limited wetland <br />disturbance will be mitigated through appropriate us army corps of engineers 404 <br />permitting procedures. <br />A combination of open water ponds, lined water storage reservoirs, wetlands and upland <br />pastures will be created by the mining and reclamation process. Creative use of materials <br />generated by mining and processing operations will enhance and compliment the existing <br />riparian corridors. Silts will be used to form diverse silt basin wetlands. Excess overburden <br />will be used to vary the shape and slopes of the finished unlined ponds. Several of the <br />mined ponds will be lined to create water storage reservoirs. Wetland mitigation efforts <br />will enhance existing vegetation and restore portions of the eroded river banks. Native and <br />adaptive plantings and ground covers will be used to restore and enhance all areas <br />disturbed by mining activities. <br />Future trail corridors are identified on the map. The main corridor is located along the <br />conveyor alignment for the mining operation. This will allow future trail construction to <br />utilize the road installed to maintain the conveyor and provide a good base for the trail. <br />There are additional opportunities for smaller, low impact trail loops. These trails could <br />provide limited access to riparian habitat for education and wildlife viewing. Potential <br />connections to planned local and regional trails are also identified on the plan. <br />This reclamation plan was developed based on: <br />• A thorough evaluation of the environmental resources and existing conditions on and <br />adjacent to the property; <br />• The context of the property relative to existing and planned land uses in the area; <br />• The volume, depth and configuration of the mineral resource; <br />• The landowners' plans for their properties; and <br />• The rules and policies of weld county, the Colorado division of minerals and geology <br />and other applicable local, state and federal agencies. <br />Key considerations include the following: <br />Ft. Lupton Pii <br />OMG l11 Permit <br />Page !9 aj86 <br />