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-' feet or less would not limit the provision of flows identified for the recovery of these fish, and are not likely to jeopardize the endangered fish species or result in destruction or adverse modifications of their critical habitat. . Recreation The proposed action took into account the potential for adverse effects of drawdown to the Park.; some water related facilities which had been identified in the conceptual plan were or may still be eliminated trom the proposed action. The proposed action would rehabilitate recreational facilities at the Park and provide a better experience for those people using the park, and help protect cultural and natlIral resources. Reservoir fluctuations could adversely affect the water based recreation in Colorado. With as little drawdown as 20 feet from normal, the Arboles boat ramp/marina cove channel begins to narrow and boating congestion begins to increase; the further the drawdown the greater the congestion, particularly on weekends and holidays. At 50 feet below normal about half the mooring lines in the mooring cove have been lost. With 85 feet of drawdown both the boat ramp/marina and the mooring cove in Colorado have no water. However, the boat ramp continues to provides reservoir access to about I 10 feet below normal. Proposed management actions regarding the marina/mooring concession would help reduce some of the congestion at the boat ramp/marina cove. . . . Cultural Resources . Proposed action was designed to avoid and help protect National Register eligible sites. Colorado SHPO has concurred with Reclamation's "No Historic Properties Affected" determination. . Provisions ale in place to protect eligible sites that may be discovered during planning and construction. . The plovisions in Reclamation's March 16,2000, letter to the Colorado SHPO will be followed. Indian Trust Assets . The proposed action would not adversely affect Indian Trust Assets. . Reclamation and State Parks must obtain approval from the Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council prior to construction of any recreational facilities on fonner SoutheI Ute Indian Tribal lands (in portions of areas G, J and K). Environmental Justice . No adverse impacts anticipated, plus the anticipated increase in Park visitation may increase tourism benefits to the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and the nearby towns. Public Involvement and Consultation/Coordination with Other Al!encies Reclamation met with the public, various organizations, and government agencies in 1994 while 001310