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STATE OF COLORADO • <br />Richard D. Lamm, Governor <br />DEPARTMENT OF NATURALRESOURCES <br />DIVISION OF WILDLIFE <br />James B. Ruch, Director <br />8080 Broadway <br />Denver, Colorado 80218 <br />Telephone: 13031297.1192 <br />12 May 1987 <br />Mr. David A. Berry <br />Bureau of Mined Land Reclamation <br />423 Centennial Bldg <br />1313 Sherman St. <br />Denver, CO 80203 <br />RE: Case No. M-87-049; Bromley Lakes <br />Dear Mr. Berry, <br />~ III IIIIIIIIIIIII111 <br /> <br />r1,AY 141987 <br />[~ECt_AMATtOt~ L'IIVIS!E1°+1 <br />The above referenced application has been reviewed and a site <br />inspection performed. The Division offers the following suggestions. <br />As suggested in the mining plan reclamation of the area should <br />/ be phased to coincide with completion of each phase of the mining <br />process. Reclamation should include plans for an irregular, undulating <br />shoreline with bays and peninsulas. Backfill of the property including <br />shoreline should include plans to utilize topsoil stored from the <br />premining phase to maximize the success of revegetation. <br />For maximum fisheries potential the bottom of each lake should <br />b~ contoured in an irregular manner through use of a dragline. <br />6'reation of underwater canyons provide increased feeding areas and <br />excellent fisheries habitat. Depths of each lake should vary somewhat <br />and should not exceed 25 feet. <br />Impacts to mature woody species such as cottonwoods should be <br />avoided if possible, however unavoidable impacts should be timed <br />so as not to disrupt any ongoing nesting of avian species especially <br />raptors. Generally, impacts should he timed to avoid the period <br />of February through July. Any mature trees so impacted should be <br />inventoried and considered for replacement in the reclamation plan. <br />Applicants list of trees and shrubs appears fairly inclusive <br />however the Division recommends applicant utilize species from the <br />following list. The species listed are deemed most beneficial to <br />wildlife. Additionally, applicant should avoid the use of evergreens <br />DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, David H. Getches, Executive Director ~ WILDLIFE COMMISSION, Timothy W. Schultz. Chairman <br />James T. Smith, Vice Chairman ~ Richard Divelbiss, Secretary ~ Donald A Fernandez, Member • Rebecca L Frank Member <br />Robert L. Freidenberger, Member ~ John Lay, Member • George Van DenBerg, Member <br />