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South Platte Roundtable, HB1177 Process, June 13, 2006 <br />What are our Values Pertinent to the SWSI Objectives? <br />Notes from Breakout Groups Compiled by MaryLou Smith, Aqua Engineering, Inc. <br /> <br />Enhance Recreational Opportunities <br /> <br />For Quality of Life/Environmental Reasons <br />Important for quality of life <br />Quality of life <br />Fun <br />What’s good for rec is good for environment and water quality <br />Similarity w/ environment enhancement <br /> <br />For Economic Reasons <br />$ <br />Big $ in lower S. Platte - hunting etc. water is key part of land value fo r hunting clubs <br />Becoming an economic driver for state, region, and communities <br />Important to the economy of CO <br />Recognize tourism as economic driver <br /> <br />What Kinds of Recreational Opportunities? <br />Its important to clarify types of recreation <br />Insuring non - water r elated rec activities (i.e. water provides habitat for animals we hunt) <br />Hunting/birdwatching <br />Trade - off between managed and natural opportunities <br />Multiple partners for multiple use <br /> <br />Who Pays for It? <br />Need to find ways to pay for rec opportunity <br />Need to pay f or its worth <br /> <br />Legal Issues <br />RICD ties up water, but is a benefit <br />Need to address legal issues with enhancing rec opportunities <br />Need to operate within current water system and policies <br />Cooperation rather than reallocation <br /> <br />Storage/Infrastructure Issues <br />Sto rage and water flexibility need to be addressed <br />Must build infrastructure <br />Recreation needs to be participants in project development <br /> <br />Other Observations <br />No water, no recreation <br />Goes back to organization <br />Reflection of change in values <br />Valid Interest <br />We must ensure sustainability of future rec opportunities <br />Increasing future demand we need to understand <br /> <br />