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l)fjlS3~ " Public Scoping Comments; Gunnison River Contract, cont. {~~~{:~~~h depletions above the Monument. The Bureau of Reclamation should rescind its approval of the AB Lateral Project because it conflicts with these reserved rights. 19. GREENO+; p4,~5. In order to prolectthe Monument and Wilderness reserved water rights the Colorado Water Conservation Board should oppose applications for substantial new diversions or depletions above the Monument. The Bureau of Reclamation should rescind its approval of the AB Lateral Project because it conflicts with these reserved rights. ' 3a. GREENO+; p4, ~6. Issue C Protection of Monument Values - The federal government's reserved water rights under the purposes of the Organic Act, the 1933 Proclamation, ,and the Wilderness Act are meant to protect specifi_c e.nvironmental and social values... . 3a. GREENO+; p5,~1. (Issue C. Prntection of Monument Values, cont)...Many of these protected values are listed on page 13 of the April 1992 Public Information Packet. They include: --vegetation in the' canyon bottom --fisb and fish habilat --aquatic fauna other than fish --wildlife (bighorn sheep, river otter, beaver and other riparian species) --wilderness characteristics ~yon bottom. characteristics (banks and beaches) --maintenance of stream channel and bottom characteristics --sediment transport --removing signs of human use and camp renewal each year within the designated wilderness --canyon access and recreational opportunities --visual quality --water quality --avian species (eagles, peregrines, waterfowl, etc.) ~~~~:~:)~ ;~~ 3a. GREENO+; p5,~2. (Issue C. Protection of Monument Values, cont.) The following values should be added to the list: ~-the sound of the river as heard by visitors on the canyon rim --suitability of the river for Wild River designation --archeology and other cultural resources --endangered species (including bald eagles that winter along tbe Gunnison river) --scientific values (e.g., ecological studies) 14a. GREENO+; p5,'13. (Issue C. Protection of Monument Val"" cont) The EIS must analyze the impacts of various contract alternatives on each of the values listed above. The preferred alternative should maintain and enhance these values well above the minimally acceptable levels. 12. GREENO+; p5,'13. (Issue C. Protection of Monument Value, cont) The EIS must analyze the impacts of various contract alternatives on each of the values listed above. The preferred alternative should maintain and enhance these values well above the minimally acceptable levels. 6. GREENO+; p5,'14. Issue D. Endangered Fish Recovery - The proposed contract should fully integrate any studies and decisions in support of endangered fish recovery. The Endangered"Fish Recovery Program is a fundamental factor in the management of the Colorado River and its tributaries. 56