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iii iiiiiiiiiiiu iii , STATE OF COLORADO Bill Owens, Governor DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WILDLIFE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Russell George, Director Southeast Reoion: 2126 N Weber Street Cdorado Springs, Cokxado 80907 Telephone: (719)227-5200 ~iECEIVED DEC 1 1 2000 '~~ December 8, 2000 Mr. James Stevens Division of Minerals & Geology 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 Denver, CO 80203 division of Minerals and Geology Subject: Colorado Lime Company, Monarch Quarry, File No. M-2000-098 Dear Mr. Stevens: Far ~!dlife- ForProp/e The Division has reviewed the above referenced permit application and is familiar with the site. We do recognize that many of the areas proposed for mining are areas disturbed due to previous mining activities. Additionally, we believe removal of the existing spoils pile and establishment of a sedimentation pond beneficial as this spoils pile is currently a source of sediment loading into the South Arkansas River. However, we believe that since the primary future land use is designated as wildlife habitat additional measures can be taken, including the importation of topsoil, to establish a greater vegetative cover, especially along the South Arkansas River. Although we do not believe revegetation of the entire site is economically feasible we do believe revegetation can be prioritized (i.e. establishment of buffer strips along the South Arkansas River) to maximize the potential for protection and enhancement of wildlife habitat as apost-mining land use. Measures that can be implemented to increase the vegetative cover, without being an economic burden, should be investigated. If importation of topsoil and more extensive revegetation efforts are not deemed economically feasible then perhaps additional measures to protect and enhance the aquatic and riparian habitat associated with the South Arkansas River can be undertaken as part of the reclamation plan. The Division appreaates having this opportunity far input. Please feel free to contact me at (719)227- 5227 should you have any questions or require additional information. ncerely, David Habitat Cc: Ron Dobson. DWM DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, Greg E. Wak:her, Executive Director WILDLIFE COMMISSION, Bernard L Black, Jr., Chairman • Rick Enstrom, Vice-Chairman • Philip James, Secretary Members, Tom Burke • Mark LeVaYey • Marianna Raftopoulos • Robert Shoemaker • Olive Valdez Ex-0fido Members, Greg E. Walther and Don Ament