Surface Reconstruction & Stabilization 

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• Reconstruct the landscape to the approximate original contour or consistent with the LUP
  • Photographs (Examples of acceptable and unacceptable recontouring)
  • Brief descriptions of the use of various types of equipment to achieve desired results

• Maximize geomorphic stability and topographic diversity
  • Photographs

• Eliminate highwalls, cutslopes, depressions (unless otherwise approved)
  • Photographs
  • Exception for micro-site depressions to harvest precipitation, provide suitable microclimates for germination, establishment, and growth

• Minimize erosion on or adjacent to reclaimed area
  • Photographs
  • Factors influencing water and wind erosion rates
    • Soil type/erodibility
      • Texture
      • Soil density/compaction
    • Slope (steepness, length), topography
    • Precipitation (amount, timing)
    • Soil cover
    • Livestock, wildlife, human use of site
  • Erosion and Sediment Control BMPs (sub-site)
    • Minimize disturbance
    • Avoid soils that are susceptible to erosion
    • Avoid steep slopes
    • Roughen surface to increase precipitation capture/infiltration
    • Reduce the duration when soils are bare
    • Mulch
    • Revegetation
    • Roadside Vegetation Health Condition and Magnesium Chloride
    • Artificial erosion/drainage/sedimentation control measures (water bars/dips, erosion control mats/blankets, check dams, sediment basins, vegetative buffers, silt fences, outfall structures, etc.)
    • Phased disturbance/revegetation
    • Grazing practices
    • Site fencing, preventing re-disturbance
  • Link to BLM Tech Note #346
  • National Menu of Stormwater Best Management Practices 
  • WYPDES Storm Water Program