which are proposed under B and C, would not occur under D. 



The erosion and dewatering problems, which Alternatives B and C propose to address, would not 

 be financially feasible under this alternative. The headgate structure would not be installed 

 where the ditch intersects Beaver Creek. 



The two 250-acre patches of elk security cover would be retained as identified under Alternative 

 B. The difference between B and D, in terms of elk security cover is that under D there would be 

 a road, which bisects the Southern block. The road would be gated and locked where it meets 

 USPS Road 4325 and again where 4325 meets 5156, Miners Gulch Road. 



MITIGATIONS COMMON TO ALL ACTION ALTERNATIVES 



Water Quality 



> All SMZ and water quality laws would be complied with as well as any other applicable 

 federal, state, or local laws. 



> Implement Forestry BMPs as the standard for all operations associated with action 

 proposals. 



> Plan, design and improve existing road systems to meet long-term access needs and to 

 fully comply with BMPs. Identify existing sources of sediment associated with the road 

 system and correct them to improve water quality. 



> Comply with all stipulations set forth in the Department of Fish Wildlife and Parks 124 

 permits. 



> Stream crossings and selected road segments would require pit-run gravel surfacing to 

 improve bearing capability, reduce rutting and control sediment. 



> A diversion structure would be installed where Beaver Creek is diverted in Section 5 to 

 control the amount of flow in the ditch system under Alternatives B and C and D. 



Roads 



> Provide for adequate road surface drainage on all temporary or abandoned roads when no 

 longer in use so that periodic maintenance will not be required. 



> Insure that proper and adequate road drainage such as drain-dips are installed in all roads. 



> All newly constructed roads would have adequate drainage maintained during use and 

 access would be controlled with gates. 



> All road and harvest unit locations would be reviewed by a DNRC hydrologist and soil 

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