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r• III III IIIIIIIIII 111 <br />- ~ STATF OF COLORADO <br />COLORADO NATURAL AREAS PROGRAM <br />DeDartmenc of Nalwal Resources <br />1713 Sherman Street. Room 71B r <br />Denver, Colorado 80307 <br />Phone U07) B66-J 771 1 ~-' <br />April 8, 1988 <br /> Rov Romer <br />Mr. David L. Andrews Governor <br /> <br />Lillylands ~Oal Clyne O. Martz <br />Execurlve Director <br />P.O. Box 204 Davitl W'. Ku mz <br />Redvale, Colorado 81431 Program Director <br />Dear Mr. Andrews: <br />I have reviewed information in the Colorado Natural Areas Inventory <br />pertaining to the proposed coal mine site you described during your visit <br />to my office on 29 March, 1988. Our records indicate that Payson lupine <br />(Luoinus crassus), a federal Category 2 plant species, occurs in or near <br />your project area. <br />The following materials are enclosed for your information: <br />• an explanation of the federal Category 2 status, <br />• location and related information on two occurrences of the <br />Payson lupine in township 46 N., range 15 W., <br />• a technical description of the plant. <br />The Payson lupine is known only from Montrose County, Colorado. Aground <br />clearance should be conducted by a qualified botanist prior to <br />surface-disturbing activities, especially on Mancos shale substrates. <br />Please contact Don Schrupp, Ecological Services Section, Colorado <br />Division of Wildlife (297-1192) for information on animal species of <br />special concern in the area of interest. <br />If I can be of further assistance in interpreting the enclosed <br />materials, please call. <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />Tamara S. Naumann <br />Botanist <br />Colorado Natural Areas Program <br />TSN:nss:0048 <br />enclosure <br />cc: Cathy Begej, MLRD <br />COLORADO NATURAL AREAS COUNCIL <br />Wanace R. Marren. CNu • Olin web D. Vice-Chan <br />Robes L. Fre~tlenberse r. Coloratlo Wetl life Com mn,~on <br />Pal nCia McClearn. Coloratlo Boartl OI Parts and ONaoor ReCrea lion <br />ReeO aelley, member • Dlvltl R. Srw 6o, membm <br />Jahn were s. Coloubo BmC of untl Commns~onen <br />