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· groundwater recharge areas · headwaters · tributaries · riparian zones · confluences · floodplains · geo-hazard areas · areas of erosion that need attention · soils, particularly identifying soils that present septic/wellhead conflicts · shallow ground water areas · topography · greenbelt buffers for all areas for habitat linkage · "Threatened and Endangered" species locations · IPotential "Watchable Wildlife" sites Access: · existing river and tributary access ease- ments and terms of easement · historical access points that are not per- petually guaranteed · potential access points (particularly those that provide access to adjacent public lands or are near dense popula- tion areas) · possible multiple use access sites (com- bined with parks), and necessary improvements necessary (restrooms, launch ramps, parking, signs, etc.) · areas that should require a fee to help pay for management · areas with limitations on commercial users · vehicle restricted areas · closures for wildlife benefits · other sensitive areas to avoid Transportation Features: · culverts under roadways · bridges · railroads 72 2. DEVELOP MASTER PLANS FOR EACH OF THE TRIBUTARY VALLEYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Each Master Plan should evaluate poten- tial densities and carrying capacities based on natural elements and commu- nity desires for each. Refine the Eagle County Master Plan to include that same information on a future land use map. 3. IMPLEMENT A COOPERATIVE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM OF EXISTING REGULATIONS Organize an enforcement program that would take place over several months and involve all relevant jurisdictions to survey the river for 1) violations and potential problems that need to be cor- rected by the appropriate private party or owner (e.g. dumping, erosion, point source pollution, encroachment, etc.), 2) proper operation under terms of special use permits, and 3) illegal or expired uses. As part of the overall campaign to increase awareness and appreciation, clean-ups targeting specific debris and dumping problem areas should be orga- nized. 4. REVISE RIVER/CREEK SETBACKS FOR CONSISTENCY AND SENSITIVE LANDS PROTECTION Development setbacks are one tool for creating protective stream or river "buffers." The concept has been success- ful in many communities throughout the United States to protect water quality, wildlife habitat and scenic community character, and to provide recreation opportunities. The concept generally involves leaving a strip of undeveloped land between a land use and the water- way. The width of a buffer may be uni- form or vary to accommodate specific situations such as riparian areas, flood- plains or existing land uses.