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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Section that contains over 100 compiled references used to develop this watershed report. The report sections are as follows: · Section 1- Introduction · Section 2- Natural Resource Damages · Section 3- Basin and Watershed Description · Section 4- Water Resource · Section 5- Upper Sub-Watershed · Section 6- Terrace Sub-Watershed · Section 7- Lower Sub- Watershed · Section 8- References Project Purpose The purpose of this project is to provide the local Alamosa River Foundation a literature reference that will aid them in understanding, conceptualizing or evaluating watershed restoration projects under the NRD process. This project is considered a research orientated and addresses hazardous substances released in the Alamosa River . Watershed. As required by EPA, this study is to collect and analyze information that will expand the knowledge or understanding of the watershed. This report is a compendium of the numerous reports performed in the watershed over the past 5-10 years. This project and report evaluates the watershed as a whole rather than focusing upon specific projects such as the Summitville Mine or the Stream Restoration Project. Information from the referenced reports and data gaps are summarized and discussed. This project is the first attempt to consolidate all of the past and present information together to assess the status and health of the entire watershed. The study entails the following activities: · Perform a literature search of past and present environmental projects and reports concerning the Alamosa River Watershed; · Review report results and associated monitoring data (if any) to assess water quality conditions; · Identify chemicals of concern/CERCLA hazardous substances (metals, sediment and nutrients) in the watershed; · Identify potential source and impacted areas in the watershed (including irrigation gates, agricultural issues); · Identify potential data gaps in understanding water quality/natural resource conditions Project Results The following section contains a summary and recommendations about the Alamosa River Watershed and the critical elements reviewed during the literature review. More detailed information is located in the Research Document and the Appendix. Natural Resource Damaae The Memorandum of Understanding between the NRD Trustees does not formally recognize local groups, such as the Alamosa River Foundation Board, in the decision 3