WSP08712

• File Number: 8149.700
• Description: Miscellaneous Small Projects and Project Studies - Homestake Project
• State: CO
• Basin: Arkansas
• Water Division: 2
• Date: 4/25/1974
• Author: Black and Veatch
• Title: Environmental Impact Report - Homestake Water Collection System Extension for Aurora and Colorado Springs with related documents Volume I
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: EIS

Plan A - Tunnel and Pipelines

(12) Increased generation of litter during the constructiobper-
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( 1 3) I ncreased pressure for community services (edudrtbn,
police, utilities, etc.) in the communities of Mintum, Red Cliff,
Gilman, and Vail during the construction period, followed by a
surplus of facilities and skilled services when construction is
completed. .

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(1) Clearance of 216 acres of forest cover and other vegetation
for project components, resulting in habitat loss and some animal
kill.

(2) Construction of pipelines in the Roadless Area (a potential
wilderness area) causing vegetative scarring and disruption of the
wilderness experience over an area of 78 acres.

(3) Reduction of 241 acres of wet meadowlands below diver-
sion points on Fall and Cross Creeks resulting in habitat destruc-
tion and the possible loss of some indigenous, marsh wildlife.

(14) Increased potential for rapid urbanization and increased
population growth in the Cities of Aurora and Colorado Springs
with attendant socio-economic problems and costs.

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(4) Reduction of 36,550 acre-feet of water per annum on the
western slope.

(15) Power generation of an additional 25,000,000 kWh per
year for the operation of required pumping. Generation
would probably be by a coal-fired steam plant which would
result in increased air pollution near the generating site, increased
alteration of land features in the area from which the coal is
mined, and possible tightening of the supply of electrical energy
in the region.

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(5) Reduction in downstream flow along 37.3 miles of sustain-
ed streambeds in the Project Area and the Eagle River adjacent
to the Project Area.

(6) I ncrease in salinity levels on the Lower Colorado River of 3
ppm due to reduction in downstream flow.

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Plan B - Tunnels and Pipelines

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(7) Increased traffic along Highway 24 and along access roads
into the Project Area during the construction period due to an
influx of approximately 250 construction workers.

(1 ) Clearance of 34 acres of forest cover and other vegetation
for project components, resulting in habitat loss and some animal
kill.

(B) Displacement and destruction of an indeterminate number
of fish and other wildlife during the construction period.

(2) Reduction of 241 acres of wet meadowlands below diver-
sion points on Fall and Cross Creeks, resulting in habitat destruc-
tion and the possible loss of some indigenous, marsh wildlife.

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(9) Increased noise level due to blasting and tunneling during
the construction period,

(10) Increased level of dust in the air due to construction
activities.

(3) Reduction of 31,350 acre-feet of water per annum on the
western slope.

(11) I ncreased potential for forest fires due to construction
activities.

(4) Reduction in downstream flow along 30.6 miles of sustain-
ed streambeds in the Project Area and the Eagle River adjacent
to the Project Area.

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