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SOCIOECONOMIC IMPACTS AND ISSUES .' . 1531 Visual Impacts . Reoperation Unknown lake levels at different times of the year and the ugliness of exposed shoreline if there are greater fluctuations are the concerns listed, . Pueblo Reservoir Enlargement Temporary construction impacts, such as visual effects of staging areas, construction work and traffic are the major concern in this category, . Turquoise Reservoir Again, the ugliness of the exposed shoreline if the fluctuations are greater is an issue, The four-foot parapet wall proposed is the maximum for not creating permanent visual impacts related to the dam, . Lake Meredith Enlargement As with other lake enlargements, the visual impact of exposed shoreline is a concern, The dike embankment along the road, seven feet to 11 feet high, would obscure the view of the water from the road. . Gravel Pits The visual problem of exposed shoreline due to fluctuations is greater with gravel pits, Another concern is that using gravel pits for this purpose would block the typical method of reclaiming gravel pits by leveling them out, making wetlands, filling above the water level, etc. . Williams Creek Reservoir Exposed shoreline issues. Construction Impacts . Pueblo Reservoir Enlargement Construction impacts include the benefit of employment, albeit temporary, for local people, the nuisance created by any closing of access roads, reduced visitation because of construction activity, and traffic congestion affecting businesses along Highway 96 and in Pueblo West. There may be requirements for additional State Parks staffing due to construction related problems at the same time that lower visitation because of construction activity would create a loss of revenue to State Parks. The timing of certain aspects of construction activity, such as razing of facilities is an issue, but the vast majority of construction impacts will be in front of the dam. . Turquoise Reservoir Enlargement Construction will temporarily eliminate access over the dam at Turquoise Lake. Construction could be a boost to local area employment and the Leadville economy over an estimated two-year construction period. One concern is the potential degradation of air and water quality during construction activity. . Interviews, thus far, have yielded no issues or concerns about construction impacts related to the Lake Meredith, Gravel Lakes, or Williams Creek alternatives. . SOCIOECONOMIC IMPACTS OF THE OVERALL PROJECT . Lastly, we have identified and interpreted the range of socioeconomic impacts and issues that apply to the overall project and determined which impacts are likely to be the most important to the stakeholders in this basin-wide effort. . These results were determined through data gathered using a modified form of the Nominal Group Technique process. The group consisted of 20 individuals, mostly members of the Upper Arkansas Watershed Council, representing a wide range of stakeholders with Page 5 of 10