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001728 V. What the Results Mean Short-term negative results as measured by the Test were relatively few, although some did occur (below). Concern, if any, centers on the potential effects of prolonged low flows on key resources, although these would be monitored. Most importantly, the possible long-term effects projected from limited Test data could change significantly after more detailed analysis is completed in the EIS. An informal summary of Test findings and long-term projections for affected resources is as follows: Test findings long-term projections Hydrology: Sufficient water is available for projeded diversions Water quality: Some exceedences of State standards Diversions: Of the 19 diversions monitored, 3 were impaded noticeably and the remaining experienced few problems Water Rights: No effect Trout/aquatic habitat: Essentially no negative effect on trout; some on habitat Recreation and Economics: Decrease in outfitted fishing and private rafting and some decrease in related businesses Hydropower: Slight damage to turbine blades Sufficient flows are available, however, some diversion structure modifications may be needed. Some exceedences of State standards Impacts will occur depending on river flows and weather conditions 7j;:.~, 'p ~ p - /J,1f"h",#~j C-G/Hfl. I ~l -.,. R.<.+,'6':1 No effect Maximum water diversions and habitat reduction wouldjeduce trout f' h &(7/1'1" ;} .--tl.'--"/ / -I IS ery fJ,{4T-f,;1 Ip~r;; 6{ "o.b,t=1 Fishing and rafting: possible business and overall recreation reduction fJ#'7 '6 ~. j J +loAI /''''''''1 "I J",,-(;t-./ f 6"J {~AV Further damage would be expected at flows below 350 cfs -22- Summer Low Flow Report - November 2001