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· No disturbance of wetland/riparian vegetation areas or any other identified sensitive area, without proper mitigation · Buffers from river · On-site detention · Limits on life span · Acceptable levels of traffic impact and mitigation · Reclamation plans to completely restore native vegetation (or better) that include supplemental irrigation for plant establishment 2. Enforce wastewater discharge permits for gravel mining operations and encourage citizen reporting of potential violations (see Public Information and Education 3.2.2). 3. Encourage gravel retrieval along the Eagle River or tributary valleys in areas where development that will require site disturbance is approved or expected and acceptable. Suggested Agricultural Uses of Public or Private Land BMPs: 1. Work with farmers and ranchers to determine if agriculture is impacting any par- ticular location along Eagle County streams (Ag. is exempt from nationwide permit process) and develop a list of possible stream or bank enhancement projects that could be pursued with willing landowners. To inventory impacts of agriculture on water features, convene meeting with all area ranchers to discuss problems with riparian impacts and what help they need to control those impacts. Initiate as joint effort with NRCS, BLM and USFS. 2. Manage livestock grazing on public land that features highly erosive soils, such as Milk, Ute, Muddy and Alkali Creek drainages, to maintain or improve vegetative cover on the uplands and riparian areas. 3. Decisions as to limitations and manage- ment of agricultural chemicals should be 38 ~-. () ( - .~ ~ based on preparation of carefully designed pest control and nutrient management plans reflecting integrated approaches to pest con- trol and detailed soil testing and plant analy- ses. Work with the Natural Resource Conservation Service and Soil Conservation District to develop appropriate vegetative management plans. This is appropriate for all land uses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. Encourage grazing practices that prevent livestock from concentrating in riparian areas which have been degraded. Promote livestock watering projects outside of ripari- an areas through grant proposals. Encourage limited livestock access to degraded riparian areas and encourage projects designed to minimize water quality impacts. 5. Review impacts of agricultural practices on. water quality in local areas under USFS and BLM jurisdiction. Work with USFS and BLM to revise/develop standards for water quality protection (and provide proper enforcement mechanisms) in their manage- ment documents. 6. Encourage appropriate "setbacks" from streams and wetlands to allow vegetative fil- tering of sediment, fertilizers, fecal material, etc. in return flows and stormwater runoff. 7. Develop guidelines for determination of proper livestock use and carrying capacity for all proposed developments that will allow livestock (typically horses). Suggested Logging on Public or Private Land BMPs: 1. Work with the local Forest Service Ranger District to encourage Best Management Practices during timber harvesting to reduce potential for erosion and improve public information process. Specific recom- mended actions include: · Review of current erosion control methods for maximum effectiveness . Possible revision of those erosion control methods