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',I:; 3c " Ud,"L . ,j July 15 through August 15. Given these additional terms and conditions, the Board finds that the RICD proposed decree for tubing, on balance, promotes maximum utilization; V111. The frequency and duration of the requested amounts of water for the RICD may affect the timing, location and manner in which the State of Colorado will be able to maximize beneficial use of Colorado's water resources. However, the RICD proposed decree: 1) seeks a flow rate for 95-100 cfs; 2) operates only from 8 am until 8 pm; and, 3) includes triggers such that the Applicant will not impose a call if it will produce less than 85 cfs; and, 4) only seeks a water right for tubing from July 15 through August 15. Given these additional terms and conditions, the Board finds that the RICD proposed decree for tubing, on balance, promotes maximum utilization; and, IX. The economic effect of the proposed RICD does not serve as a factual basis for the Board to determine that the RICD should be denied or granted under this factor. 2. With regard to rafting and canoeing the Board finds as follows: a. The Board must consider whether the RICD appropriation is for an appropriate reach of stream for the intended use. The Board makes the finding that the RICD appropriation is not for an appropriate reach of stream for rafting and canoeing. The Board makes the following findings about this RICD: 1. The Board finds that the nature and type of recreational activity for which the RICD is sought (rafting and canoeing) and is not appropriate; 11. a. The Board finds that RICD reach is not an appropriate reach for rafting and canoeing because the length of the proposed RICD is inappropriate for these activities. b. The Board finds that the RICD reach is not an appropriate reach for rafting and canoeing because rafting and canoeing has occurred for many years, without regard to the RICD structures built in the Yampa River. c. The Board finds that the RICD reach is not an appropriate reach for rafting and canoeing because virtually no rafters or canoers cycle through the structures. iii. The Board finds that there are adequate stream gages to measure the RICD; IV. The Board finds that how the RICD structures affect flooding, flood control, or the one-hundred year flood elevations should not be used as a basis to recommend denial or granting of this RICD, for this case at this time. b. The Board must consider whether the adjudication and administration of the RICD would promote maximum utilization of the waters of the State. The Board finds that the RICD for rafting and canoeing may affect the