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<br />., i_-'" '-Ii '3 Fl <br />\.10,1 ( <br /> <br />finds that the RICD proposed decree for freestyle kayaking, on <br />balance, does not promote maximum utilization. <br />b. The Board finds that the flow rates sought for freestyle kayaking <br />(1400 cfs, 1000 cfs, and 650 cfs) are not the minimum stream <br />flows for a quality freestyle kayaking experience, and therefore <br />they do not promote maximum utilization. <br />c. The Board finds that the lower flow rates sought for freestyle <br />kayaking (in particular the 250 cfs flow rate) are not appropriate <br />for the freestyle kayaking experience. <br />d. The Board finds that 500 cfs provides a quality experience for <br />freestyle kayaking, including world-class international kayaking <br />opportunities. <br />Vlll. The frequency and duration of the requested amounts of water for the <br />RICD may affect the timing, location and manner in which the State of <br />Colorado will be able to maximize beneficial use of Colorado's water <br />resources. Thus, the Board finds that the RICD proposed decree for <br />kayaking, on balance, does not promote maximum utilization. <br />IX. The economic effect of the proposed RICD does not serve as a factual <br />basis for the Board to determine that the RICD should be denied or <br />granted under this factor. <br /> <br />Recommendations <br /> <br />The Board recommends that the Water Court deny the Applicant a water rights decree. <br /> <br />1. The Board recommends that the Water Court deny a water right for tubing <br />because this is not an appropriate reach for this recreational experience. <br /> <br />2. The Board recommends that the Water Court deny a water right for rafting and <br />canoeing because this is not an appropriate reach for these recreational experiences and <br />because the flow amounts sought do not promote maximum utilization because the flow <br />amounts sought are for more than the minimum stream flow for a reasonable recreation <br />expenence. <br /> <br />3. The Board recommends that the Water Court deny a water right for kayaking <br />because the flow amounts sought do not promote maximum utilization because the flow <br />amounts sought are for more than the minimum stream flow for a reasonable recreation <br />expenence. <br /> <br />4. The Board recommends that the Water Court deny water rights for kayaking, <br />rafting, and canoeing, because the Applicant will not put the water to beneficial use as <br />defined by the General Assembly as the minimum stream flow for a reasonable recreation <br />expenence. <br />