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population, both in Eagle County and on the front range, has affected the watershed in many ways, some of which were described above. The following table illustrates the relatively rapid rate of growth in Eagle County. Common Goals but Inconsistent Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Each town and the County have responded differently to the river over the years as demonstrated by the type of adjacent land uses that have been permitted and by the Table 5. Comparative population Figures Area 1980 1990 % Change 2000* % Change* Eagle County 13,320 21,928 +39.3% 32,474 +32.5% Regional 121,062 142,302 +14.9% 189,790 +25% State 2,889,735 3,294,394 + 12.3% 4,018,309 +11.7% "Projected population and change. Source: Colorado Division of Local Government, December 1994. Region pertains to the 1994 Smart Growth study by Talmey- Drake under contract to the State of Colorado. The Northwest Region is defined as the counties of Eagle, Clear Creek, Garfield, Gilpin, Grand, Jackson, Lake, Moffat, Park, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt and Summit. Land Use Patterns in the Watershed Communities typically develop adjacent to waterways for a variety of reasons, including transportation, water supply for domestic, agricultural and industrial needs, and because of the appealing vegetation and scenery that usually is adjacent to rivers. In the Eagle River watershed, all of the Towns are located along the Eagle River or it's major tributaries. The land use pattern is very linear, responding to the rivers and streams that also generally define the route of the railroad line, the Interstate and Highway 6. The distances between communities are shrinking as devel- opment fills in the river and tributary valleys. 70 number and type of river or creekside ameni- ties that have been provided. Steadily, the river system is gaining more recognition as a community asset and more attention is being focused on what types of adjacent land uses are appropriate and what type of amenities should be pursued. A common element in each of the Town Master Plans and the County Master Plan, is the identification of the Eagle River and it's tributaries as a com- munity asset that should be protected. In terms of regulations, inconsistencies between town and County stream setback standards regulations were identified during the planning process, in addition to other ineffective or deficient land use practices and regulations. The following table illustrates the inconsistencies between Town and County development setback regulations from rivers and streams.