RECOMMENDATIONS 



I. It is recommended that mining practices leading to an increased braided 

 configuration be avoided. This is best achieved by avoiding active channels 

 and by mining above the water table. 



2. Undercut and incised vegetated banks should not be altered. 



3. Critical habitats, such as spawning and overwintering areas should be 

 avo i ded. 



4. Formation of isolated ponded areas that cause entrapment should be 

 avoided by contouring and sloping to provide drainage. 



5. Pits should be excavated to a sufficient depth to preclude winter mor- 

 tality. Generally, a mean depth of at least 2.5 m should ensure winter sur- 

 vival . 



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