Project: Copper Range Mining Company White Pine Mine Test Plot Installation
Client: Golder Associates/Golder Kirtec
Description: Western States was retained by Golder Associates/Golder Kirtec Construction to install complex test plots on mine tailings. Project consisted of what was considered inaccessible and accessible plots. The inaccessible test plots contain numerous challenges due to problematic in accessing the site because of wet mine tailing conditions. The accessible plots were less tedious when it came to access and installation of materials. Both the inaccessible and accessible test plots consisted of a wide matrix of installations, including numerous types of organic materials such as: slag, compost, wood chips, organic fertilizers, etc. Seeding, mulching and installation of other erosion control features were also included in Western States' scope of work. The project was under tight deadlines and strict quality control standards typical of test plot construction. Western States assisted in the rental or procurement of specialized low ground pressure pulling units, front end loaders and implements necessary to complete this project in the upper peninsula of Michigan.
Location: White Pine, Michigan

Project: Silverlake Water Line Revegetation
Client: TIC (The Industrial Company)/City of Boulder
Description: This project is located above Nederland, Colorado and ranges from 8,000 to 10,000 feet in elevation. The revegetation scope of work was very diversified and intense both because of the City of Boulder requirements and mitigation of and owner concerns and disputes. Initially, Western States removed wetland sod material in the first phase of the pipeline installation, maintained sod by watering until pipeline was installed through a wet meadow area, and ultimately replaced wetland sod material as the mitigation measure to eliminate costly wetlands reconstruction through outplanting. Project also includes over 200,000 plant tubelings consisting of Limber pine, Lodgepole pine and assorted native shrub materials.Western States was responsible for coordination of propagation of tubeling materials through Colorado State Forestry office and other outside vendors. Most areas of the pipeline were revegetated using hydroseeding and dromulching procedures. Localized areas or remote areas prohibited the use of rubber tired and track equipment after regrading of pipeline sections was completed. Therefore, Western States initiated a unique procedure in applying hydromulch and Bonded Fiber Matrix by use of a helicopter and spreader bucket designed specifically for Western States needs.
Location: Nederland, Colorado