Below is a sampling of projects completed by Habitat Management.
Mined Land Reclamation and Watershed Reconstruction
Freeport McMoRan Climax Molybdenum Company, Climax CO
Managed a team of subcontractors including civil engineers, fisheries and wildlife biologists, and construction companies, to complete a design-build restoration of the headwaters of the East Fork of the Arkansas River. Also oversaw earthmoving activities and performed reclamation activities. Project was awarded the 2010 Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board and the DRMS Mined Land Hardrock Reclamation Award for the “Outstanding Reconstruction of the East Fork of the Arkansas River through the Reclaimed Storke Yard”.
Waldo Canyon Post Fire Reclamation
Colorado Springs Utilities, Colorado Springs CO
Revegetation and erosion control to rehabilitate the massive Waldo Canyon burn area. Special thanks to Volunteers for Outdoors Colorado for organizing various volunteer days to aid in this project.
Drill Pad Reclamation & Dewatering Channel Stabilization
Petroglyph Operating Company Inc., La Veta CO
Performed erosion evaluation, provided designs for channel reclamation for drainages impacted by coal bed methane development dewatering operations. Revegetated 106 acres of drill pads and access roads.
Vermejo Park Ranch AML Reclamation
New Mexico Energy, Minerals & Natural Resources Department (EMNRD), Raton NM
Conducted various onsite investigations, including soil and gob characterization, and baseline assessments of soil, overburden, vegetation and wetlands. We developed sections of the EA including soils, vegetation (including T&E species), wetlands, and climate. We prepared necessary Nationwide/individual permit application (NPDES, 404 and evaluated wetlands and Waters of US with ACOE/NMED. Evaluated alternatives for reclamation and safeguarding, including preliminary construction cost estimates. Developed and submitted post-reclamation success standards for AML Program approval. We managed construction of this reclamation project involving Mining and Minerals Department personnel, Water & Earth Technologies, Peter Kiewit-New Mexico and the archaeological consultant. The project received an excellence in reclamation award from the state of New Mexico in 2012.
Lion’s Park Restoration
City of Greeley, Greeley CO
The Lions Park Mitigation Project includes streambank and channel enhancement and restoration measures to stabilize banks and improve habitat. Measures include streambank restoration using bioengineered and biotechnical treatments, restoration of vegetation with native plantings, stream channel enhancement with channel, point-bar, and bank reshaping, and in-stream habitat enhancement with riffle enhancement, and pool creation.
Noxious Weed Management
Performing noxious and targeted weed surveys, management and control activities.