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Reclamation <br /> Measures: Due to the nature of these deposits, reclamation will be an ongoing <br /> process. The first phase in integration of these three sites will be to <br /> remove the berms and stock piled strippings between the properties. We <br /> will use this material to reclaim portions of the Wipperfurth property <br /> adjoining Halfway Prairie Creek. When completed, the reclaimed area <br /> will be permanently seeded down with grass in accordance with our <br /> seeding plan. <br /> Further, reclamation measure will follow this pattern of reclaiming <br /> previously worked areas as new areas are opened up. Much of the sand <br /> and gravel in this deposit is underwater, as this material is removed a <br /> lake will be created and final restoration of the site will include the water <br /> features created by excavation below water. <br /> All slopes will be graded to a 3:1 slope ratio as specified in NR135. <br /> Final restoration will create a landscape of water features and agricultural <br /> land. <br /> 1. Grading: <br /> All slopes outside lake area will be graded to a 3:1 grade. <br /> 2. Seeding: <br /> All slopes and non-farmable areas will be seeded at a rate of seven <br /> pounds per 1,000 square feet of#20 WI DOT specification seed mixture <br /> within 7 days of completion of the grading operations. To optimize <br /> growth all planting will be conducted between May 15`x' in the spring, <br /> and no later than September 15th in the fall. Fertilizer shall be applied at <br /> the rate of 10 pounds per 1,000 square feet 16-8-8 (NPK). The steep side <br /> slopes of the pit will be stabilized with seed and polymer treatment to <br /> prevent any erosion. As our long-range plan is to return this site to <br /> agriculture,the relatively flat or gently sloping area would be <br /> returned to row crops, either such as corn and soybeans or to alfalfa. <br /> Therefore seeding of the pit floor will be unnecessary except to allow for <br /> any waterways within the site. <br /> Note*: Please see enclosed WisDOT specifications for seed <br /> properties and germination rates. <br /> 3. Drainage: <br /> This site drainage pattern is self-containing and will remain that way. <br /> 4. Phasing: <br /> Due to the nature of this site, a phasing plan in not practical. As the <br /> deposit is depleted reclamation will begin as soon as possible, and <br /> be completed in a timely fashion. <br /> 5. Fencing: <br /> The entire site is fenced in the normal course of agricultural operations. <br />