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STATE OF COLORADO <br />DIVISION OF MINERALS AND GEOLOGY <br />Department of Natural Resources <br />1313 Sherman St., Room 215 <br />Denver, Colorado 80203 <br />Phone: (303) 866-3567 <br />FAX: (303) 832A106 <br />February 28, 2006 <br />Dean Riggs <br />Area Wildlife Manager <br />Colorado Division of Wildlife <br />6060 Broadway <br />~~ C O L O IZA D_O <br />~ DIVISION O F <br /> MIN &RALS <br /> <br /> GEOLOGY <br /> RECLNM/.TIOW MINING <br /> SNFETT•SC IENCE <br />RECEIVED <br /> Bill Owens <br />e~ ~ Governor <br /> Russell George <br /> Executive Director <br />E~, <br />'EE~~~ Ronald W. Cattany <br /> Division Director <br /> Natural Resource Trustee <br />Denver, Colorado 80216 rr/ <br />Re: Glen Pit, Application # M-2005-075, DOW Comments Response. <br />Dear Mr. Riggs: <br />The Division of Minerals and Geology would like to thank the DOW for comments concerning the <br />above referenced application. As it was pointed out to Officer Brian Gray, the comments were received <br />after the Public Comment Period had expired. However, the applicant appears to have addressed most <br />of the DOW concerns and suggestions. DMG staffhas forwarded a copy of DOW's letter to the <br />applicant for their review as well. Reclamation calls for establishment of a wetlands fringe around the <br />lake, which includes cottonwoods, willows and berry producing shrubs along with native grasses. The <br />plan of operation also isolates pumping from the main lake from the river to control sedimentation and <br />non-native fish species migration. The operator is also aware of the bald eagle nest site, as it is actually <br />closer to their current operations. Future fishing opportunities is a matter between the operator, <br />landowner and DOW, but DMG would support any such post mine access. <br />Again, Thank you for the constructive comments and please note that the reclamation plans appear to be <br />consistent with DOW's suggestions. <br />If you need additional information, please contact me at the Division of Minerals and Geology, Grand <br />Junction Field Office, 101 South Third Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, telephone <br />no. 970-241-1117 <br />Sincerely, <br />G. Russell Means <br />Environmental Protection Specialist <br />Offce of Office of Colorado <br />Mined Land Reclamation Active and Inactive Mines Geological Survey <br />