HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.0 Comments from Mount Sopris Soil Conservation DistrictRECEIVED SEP 2 6 2g
MOUNT SOPRIS SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT
PO BOX 1302
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO 81601
97-945-5494 EXT. 101
September 25, 2000
Garfield County Planning Department
109 8th Street, Suite 303
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
Dear Sir:
At the regular monthly meeting of the Mount Sopris Soil Conservation District, the Board reviewed
the application and plan for the Mountain Springs Ranch.
The Soil Conservation District is concerned about the steep access road leading up to this property.
This road is subject to severe erosion particularly with high intense summer rains.
Any cuts for roads or construction should be revegetated to prevent erosion. Weed free seed and
mulch should be used for reseeding, with monitoring done on the growth of seeded vegetation. A
plan should be developed and followed to control erosion and sediments from the site.
Control of noxious weeds on all disturbed sites in the Mount Sopris Soil Conservation District is a
high priority in our annual and long-range plans. The best way to control weeds and reduce soil
erosion is to keep the areas of exposed soil to a minimum at all times and to seed the area to
desirable vegetative species. Seeding recommendations are available from Natural Resources
Conservation Service or the County Extension staff. Pesticides should be applied by properly
licensed and bonded applicators to insure safe and proper use of pesticides. All chemical label
directions should be followed.
Sincerely,
Don Smith, President
Mount Sopris Soil Conservation District