PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF COLORADO Colorado Inactive Mine Reclamation Program

PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF COLORADO Colorado Inactive Mine Reclamation Program The State of Colorado, Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (DRMS), Inactive Mine Reclamation Program (IMRP) is preparing to develop a project in Larimer County. The Cottonwood Project site includes fifteen mine features that were identified as potentially hazardous. The mine features will be safeguarded by backfill, grates, rock bulkheads, polyurethane foam, and corrugated steel pipe closures. Bat access will be provided to features showing potential for use by bats. If you have any questions regarding this project contact Rachael Nickless, at DRMS, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, CO, 80203, (303) 866-3567, by February 27, 2026. The Colorado Inactive Mine Reclamation Program mitigates hazards and environmental problems associated with past mining activities. The program is funded by Federal grant money made available to the State of Colorado through the U.S. Department of Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement. Projects must meet eligibility requirements as outlined in the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 -- Public Law 95-87. January 12 2026 LCOL0431510