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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I benefits. Similarly, at least a portion or the augmentation water that is released willlilcely flow down stream channels rather than through the irrigation ditches. This will increase stream flows also resulting in fishery and recreation benefits. 4. During the construction period, new jobs will be temporarily created in Delta County (2001 unemployment rate of 4.1 %) with employment pealcs estimated at 10 to 15 worlcers. SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL IMPACTS: The economy in the area is based on agriculture and coal mining. Coal mines were developed in the area around 1900 and are a very significant part of the local economy. The project will have a slight stabilizing effect on these two industries. The project will also have a small beneficial impact on stream flows and recreation opportunities. Physical impacts will be limited to construction activities and, for the most part, will include clearing both borrow areas and the expanded reservoir basin and the effect of construction traffic on local roads. The borrow areas will be restored. Forest Service requirements will include detailed provisions on revegetation, fire control, road maintenance, erosion control, visual protection, and water quality protection. CONCLUSIONS: 1. The ODFtC is an incorporated entity in the State of Colorado with the ability to enter into a contract with the CWCB for the purpose of obtaining a Construction Fund loan. 2. The ODFtC is in the process of deteIlIlining the requirements for easement and right of way modifications with the Forest Service. 3. The project will provide for additional storage of water for the beneficial use of the shareholders and ensure that ODFtC puts to beneficial use remaining conditional storage rights. 13