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<br />A.. Probable Impact of the Proposed A~.~i~,n... Q.~~__JJ:€ Environ;lle)t>
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<br />The construction and op:2ration 03.. RiPt11c 'i1am ,and F.,~"8(~r~Tolr ~^-'-;1.1
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<br />Forest Service estimates 8t~,820 recreaticl1I..i}:"lSi fishing v::'sLr-;Jci.onf> V' '~;ld
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<br />provide a base location for recreationist0 tr:, enjoy and e}:pl()i~(~ the:
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<br />Storing high spring flood flows in the rc-,servoir for 1,:tcr 1:'2;.(.";"
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<br />the peak R+gh flows, operation of the reservoir would inc"'c',,,se t:i0
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