Years from now, when the Mark West and Blue Rock quarries are finished producing aggregates, BoDean Company will reclaim its land to a predetermined designated use. Currently both quarries have applications pending to allow for additional land to be used for aggregate production. In these applications BoDean Company has proposed to Sonoma County that the lands be reclaimed concurrent with mining to open space which will include wetland areas, re-vegetated hillsides, and in the case of the quarry in Forestville, a small lake.

Pictures Tell The Story
All of the pictures displayed on this page are taken from our Mark West Quarry Reclamation Project. Although we are actively quarrying this site, we are also reclaiming the land concurrent to mining. These pictures, taken in 2004 – 2005 show the early stages of this project which includes the re-sloping of hillsides for stability and drainage, hydro-seeding, and the transplanting of mature trees.

Did you know that conservation – wetlands, wildlife habitat, open space, and re-vegetation – is the most prevalent use of reclaimed land from aggregate operations in California?

Wetlands & Wildlife Habitat
Some say that California has lostclose to 90% of its wetlands since European settlement, but aggregate operators are creating and restoringthousands of acres of wetlands – often in partnership with local governments – something few other industries can claim.

A reclaimed quarry can become a luxury housing development for waterfowl because it often includes deep water, islands, feeding areas, and safe places from predators for nesting and resting. Much thought goes into the reclamation design.

Water Management
Our water is a precious resource, and BoDean Company works hard making sure that none of it is wasted. We capture runoff in filtration boxes and sediment basins, and recycle the water for dust control while at the same time releasing clean water to our rivers and creeks. Carefully designed planning and containment structures result in flood control, water storage, recycling and replenishment of groundwater – helping conserve and manage this valuable resource.

Wide Ranging Recreation
Some of California's prime recreation destinations once produced aggregates. One of the most famous is Oakwood Lake, home of the Manteca Waterslides. Others include Shadow Cliffs Park, part of the East Bay Regional Park District, and their newest – Quarry Lakes Recreation Area. Recreation activities on reclaimed aggregate sites include hiking, biking, and equestrian trails; water sports, golf courses, camping, nature walks, boating, fishing, bird watching, and picnicking. Recreation is the second most prevalent use of reclaimed land.