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0,' J~ '\ r- ~1 8' .1.J/ Water Quality-During construction of the fish screen, water quality downstream of the fish return pipeline could be temporarily affected. Land and Facilities Resources Protecting Existing Structures-Water is diverted year-round from the Gunnison River via the Redlands Diversion Dam in to the Redlands Power Canal. An improperly functioning screen (screen that restricts canal flow) could damage the canal and negatively affect Red1and Water and Power Company's operations. Access-Before construction of the fish screen, Reclamation would coordinate activities as needed with the Red1ands Water and Power Company to safely access the site and use their land and facilities. Reclamation would request temporary easements for construction. After construction, Redlands Water and Power Company would assume ownership and operate the fish screen with funding provided by the Recovery Program. Unique Geographic Features Floodplain and Wetlands Protections-The Gunnison River provides highly valued riparian habitat and floodplain functions that need to be considered when constructing the fish screen. Fish and Wildlife Resources Effects on Endangered Colorado River Fishes-Federal actions that affect (either adverse or beneficial) federally threatened or endangered species require consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The Service concludes consultation with written concurrence with the Biological Assessment or issuance of a Biological Opinion. Harm, injury or death to a listed species or their designated critical habitat as a result of the proposed action would constitute a "takings" and require an "incidental take statement" to comply with the Endangered Species Act. Cultural Resources Historic Resource Preservation-The Red1ands Diversion Dam, canal system, and power plant are included in the Redlands Dam Complex (5ME764) and is considered eligible for the National Register of Historic Places by the Colorado Historical Society. Federal agencies are responsible for ensuring that they take into account the effects of their actions on significan~ cultural resources, and comply with the National Historic Preservation Act, 36 CFR Part 800, and other historic preservation requirements. 4