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<br />Mitioation Features <br /> <br />" '~ t , <br /> <br />Where wetlands are impacted by installation of conservation measures, mitigation will <br /> <br />be carried out in accordance with Natural Resource Conservation Service Policy. This <br /> <br />policy states that where mitigation is needed, it will replace wetlands on a functionY&k:l& <br /> <br />for functionY&k:l& basis. Any needed mitigation will be included in contracts. Other <br /> <br />mitigation arrangements will be considered as options become available. <br /> <br />Monitorlno Plan <br /> <br /> <br />The National Water Quality Assessment Program (NAWQA) is anticipated to begin by <br /> <br />the USDI Geological Survey in the Arkansas River Basin. NRCS will utilize data to <br /> <br />evaluate project effectiveness in regards to selenium, salts, nutrients, and heavy <br /> <br />metals. Present data being gathered at the USDI Geological Survey gauging stations <br /> <br />will continue to be used. <br /> <br />The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is beginning an intensive <br /> <br />alluvial ground water quality monitoring program for the Arkansas River in Colorado. <br /> <br />Part of this study will be in the project area. and the data will be utilized by NRCS to <br /> <br />help measure project effectiveness in regards to selenium and nitrate reduction in <br /> <br />groundwater. <br /> <br />There ie alee 6a 319 Best Management Practice (BMP) Demonstration Area ~in the <br /> <br />project area. A monitoring plan has been developed to demonstrate how ~ <br /> <br />Manacement Practices IBMPsl ~effect water quality. Water budget data will be <br /> <br />llZ*5 <br />