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) containing a world-class trout fishery would be wild. None of the North Fork is proposed for designation, nor is the short section from the confluence to Strontia Springs Reservoir. The Denver Water Department is opposed to this designation, as it would prevent the construction of a smaller version of Two Forks Dam and Reservoir. .' . ~ WHAT YOU CAN DO Write to: Rick Cables, Pike-San Isabel National Forest, Attn: Wild and Scenic Rivers Coordinator, 1920 Valley Dr., Pueblo, CO 81008. Be sure your letter is postmarked or hand delivered no later than July 10, though late letters may be accepted. Include some or, all of the following points in your letter: . State that federal designation is the best way to protect the South Platte River's outstanding values. . Praise the Forest Service for courageously proposing partial designation in the face of opposition from Denver water intereS"".s. . Especially praise the proposed wild designations for Cheesman Canyon and part of the river between Corral Creek and the south end of Cheesman Reservoir. The former will protect a world-class fishery. Request that the recommendation be extended and strengthened in the following ways: . The entire section from Corral Creek to Cheesman Reservoir should be wild_ except near the popular 4 WD road crossing at Corral Creek where the recommended designation should be either scenic or recreational for no more than V. mile on either side of the road. . All roads in the corridor of 'I. mile on either side of the river in this section should be closed. except for the Corral Creek road. Note that the Forest Service has already closed the Northrup Gulch Road V. mile from the' river to reduce soil erosion, and is proposing to do the same for Metberry Creek Road. One river crossing in this mostly still-primitive corridor should be sufficient for motorized recreation. . Ask that at least Part of the North Fork be recommended for desil!Ilation. especially the section downstream of Estabrook, which is entirely on national forest land and qualifies for scenic designation. Note that this designation will help protect habitat for the only known population of Pawnee montane skipper, a threatened species of butterfly. . Ask that the upper end of Waterton Canyon, from the confluence downstream to Strontia Springs Reservoir, be recommended for recreational designation. This would protect a short but exciting run for experienced boaters. . Colorado Environmental Coalition 777 Grant Street, Suite 606 Denver, CO 80203 Address Correction Requested Nonprofit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Denver, CO Permit 1005 AR67 AD .