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.1; '.t: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the rock quarry. This is an area where devel- opment could jeopardize access to the river in the future and easements should be requested. The Canyonwoods subdivision at the edge of Red Canyon includes a 30' access easement at the rear of each lot but it remains to be seen, as use increases, how private lot owners will accommodate use. This entire section of river will need contin- ued monitoring and action. BLM access sites between Wolcott and Dotsero, including Gypsum Campground Sites in this area that should be monitored and improved if necessary to handle increased use include the Red Canyon site near Eagle, Community and Horse Pasture sites near Gypsum and the Lava Flow site near Dotsero. Day use only should be allowed at all BLM sites except Gypsum Campground. No camping should be allowed in Red Canyon on the BLM land on the north bank of the river because of sanitation problems per the BLM. Gypsum Ponds State Wildlife Area This is an important piece of the river for fishing, hunting and other recreational and wildlife activities. It is owned and maintained by the Division of Wildlife. No boat ramp will be developed at this site by the DOW. Gypsum Area Easements A public access easement is granted along the north bank of the river through the length of the Eagle Estates subdivision. Generally 20' wide but travels through private lots where access sometimes inhibited. Informal access through Wallboard plant property to CD OW Gypsum Ponds wildlife area. Brush Creek and Gypsum Creek Both of these major tributaries traverse land that is largely rural and agricultural in nature while providing considerable recreational opportunities. The headwaters of both creeks lie in USFS land, while the lower stretches are largely private. The Sylvan Lake State Recreation Area is on West Brush south of Eagle. Fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, wildlife watching, camping and hunt- ing are important in these areas and draw a considerable number of people from outside Eagle County for these activities. These are areas in which recreational opportunities could be jeopardized by development plans. They are the last major tributaries of the Eagle River which still have a pre-resort economy character and any development should take into consideration the potential effects on current recreational activities in balance with those that might be gained. Other Tributaries The tributaries of Eby, Salt and Bruce Creeks, located in this area, were identified during the public process as being threatened with elimination of public access and should be monitored. 65